[48]. See Appendix.
[49]. Pronounce Vaal-fyeld.
[50]. Pronounce Broasë.
[51]. Kicking the rafters is a much-admired exploit in peasant dancing. See note, page [30].
[52]. Literally, “Better than our reputation.”
[53]. “Ustyggelig stygt.” “Ustyggelig” seems to be what Mr. Lewis Carroll calls a portmanteau word, compounded of “usigelig” = unspeakable, and “styg” = ugly. The words might be rendered “beyond grimness grim.”
[54]. See Introduction and Appendix.
[55]. Rendered harmless by magical anointing.
[56].