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peasant, and lastly cottager. You have the appearance, however,
that you are a noble and clever boy; perhaps I can do
something for you, if you are willing to learn the trade of a
tanner. I am just in want of an honest, faithful boy, because
the boy that I have had until now has served his time, and
become a journeyman. Several others have already called upon
me, but I have not found any yet that I liked."
Ivar was astonished at this proposal, but said he would reflect
concerning the matter.
"Yes, do so; but have you a resting-place for to-night?"
inquired the tanner.
"I have no acquaintances upon whom I can call, but I shall
endeavour fo find some place."
"That is not necessary; you may remain here with us; step
into the work-room, and tell the boys to prepare a place for you,
and as to your supper, that shall not be forgotten." Heartily
grateful for the unexpected luck which had happened to him, Ivar
went to the designated place, and found his companions there
such gay and clever boys, that he would have considered himself
happy to remain all his life with them; and aside from that, he
might calculate upon good board, and upon a small but
nevertheless to him valuable salary, by which he could support
his parents, after his term of apprenticeship had expired. His
heart beat more joyously, and the thought of the majestic storms
in the dark forest of Swarteborg retreated more and more into
the background, especially as his faithful friend and comrade was
no longer living, and upon him all hope of earnings by skjut, and
upon hand-money had vanished. In short, after he had weighed
the matter in his mind over and over, the scales fell decidedly in
favour of the tanner, and when Ivar was asked in the morning
for his decision, he asked for eight days’ grace, to talk the matter
over with his parents, and to have his clothes put in proper
order.
Master Brun thought that the boy’s desire was a proper
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