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They brought in all Altringer’s roses, which had
been transplanted from foreign climes to gladden
the eyes of iovely ladies.
Then the notes and music-stands were carried
in, and the brass instruments and bows and violins
of every size, for the Lady Musica was to begin in
Ekeby halls to try to comfort Gösta.
They had chosen and practised Haydn’s Oxford
Symphony. Squire Julius wielded the conductor’s
baton, and each of the cavaliers played his own
instrument. They could all play, or they would not
have been cavaliers.
When all was ready, Gösta was sent for. He was
still weak and spiritless, but he was pleased with
the stately room and the beautiful music. For, as
you well know, the Lady Musica is the very best
company for those who are sufFering. She is gay
and playful as a child, she is fiery and engaging as
a young woman, and good and wise as the old who
have lived a righteous life.
And so the cavaliers began to play—so softly
and tenderly. Little Ruster took it all very
seriously. He pored over his music with his spectacles
on his nose, kissed the sweetest notes out of his
flute, and let his fingers play round the keys and
holes. Uncle Eberhard sat twisted över his violoncello;
his big wig had fallen over one ear, and
he trembled with excitement. Bergh stood proudly
with his long bassoon. He forgot himself
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