so old, that he may perhaps be on his way out of

this world, – it was now, that he should have had it – among other things

to educate his youngest daughter’s musical

talent, – which I have understood, he has a great belief in, – and then

he should have had it for travelling in the South, – now, when he

is in the middle of his most prolific production, – and could

use the chance to build up his strength by drinking up the sun and wine – and

the South.

Well now things are finally falling into place, so that we can depart

Engel and I too – to the South – the route we haven’t yet

decided upon, – I prefer – like the "vagabond" that I am – to

travel more at random; – the first destination will be

the Rhine province – and then perhaps Vienna – and then Italy

perhaps; and the Riviera (to see the chalk cliffs near Nice and a

landscape near Fréjus – which Kinck has previously talked about).

From there the road will most likely continue on to Barcelona and further to Tarragona and

Valencia – (there I would very much like to make a trip to the Bale-

aric islands); but then again I must go to Madrid – and from there to Se-

ville and Granada and finally to Cadix – Europa’s oldest city.) –

Well, forgive my stupid letter, dear friend – from here there is

not much to write about at the moment – hope to be able to write you a

better letter from our travels. – Live well! – My wife asks me to send

you her warmest greetings. – Say hello to your parents – if They remember me. And best wishes

to you from your friend Astrup

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