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horse at hand. Leave this to the station-master;
there is but little difference in expense, as the
double carriole is charged as one and a half.
In any case the luggage should be reduced to a
minimum, and carried in a box not exceeding 34
inches long, 15 broad, and 11 or 12 inches high,
outside measure. This is the limit of size that
may be conveniently strapped on the luggage
board of a carriole. A wooden box is the best.
A good portmanteau is soon spoiled by the nailed
boots of the boy or man who stands on it.
Carriole boxes with straps complete may be bought or
hired from Mr. Bennett, at Christiania.
With a party of four, which is the best number,
the walking and driving may be equally divided,
as in the case of only two, but with companionship
throughout. Or if there is an inequality of
walking power, the stronger pedestrians may relieve
the weaker by doing an extra stage. This can be
easily arranged, especially at the dinner-halt.
I tried this alternation of driving and walking
occasionally with my pupils, and found it most
enjoyable. The carriole system of Norway affords
especial facilities for carrying it out systematically.
In flunkyridden countries infested with crawling
parasites, who measure a man’s dignity according
to the quantity of money he expends, this sort
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