CHAPTER XXVIII 213-221

A delightful equestrian excursion--We leave Sinaia in order to witness the sunrise from Omul--Midnight in the forest, and the ghostly hours before the dawn--Gathering edelweiss whilst we await the sunrise--A glorious spectacle--The coveted province spread out before our eyes--An equestrian quadrille on the summit of Omul--The guest-house of the monastery--On the homeward way--We descend the Jeppi on foot, and meet with unexpected difficulties--Danger follows upon danger--A dreadful night on a mountain peak--Excitement at Sinaia--Triumphant return of the “heroes” and “heroines.”