The Sorrows of Young Werther

Chapter 14 Colmar

Darkness enveloped the earth, as if a gap had leaked in the sky, large streams of water washed away everything in the world from top to bottom, the wind was roaring, rocks and soil were carried down from the top of the mountain by the water.I sat quietly on the top of the empty mountain, letting the rain soak my body.

Stars, why haven't you appeared yet?Moon, please grant me your light!My sweetheart is back from hunting, please let me see him tired and proud, with his bow and arrows aside, and his faithful hounds walking up and down vigilantly beside him.The wind was still howling, and there was a terrifying sound of water flowing from the foot of the mountain. I could hear every sound clearly, but there was no voice of my sweetheart.

Dear Salga, where are you?Have you forgotten the oath you once made?We agreed to meet on this cliff.But look, it's already late at night, why don't you come?Dear Salga, please don't abandon me, no matter the ends of the earth, I will follow behind you.Although our fathers once forged hatred, our relationship is harmonious and friendly. For you, I can give up my family!

Wind, please suspend your steps!Water flow, please don't make a sound!Give me some time to find Salga, please spread my shouts to every corner of the earth!Salga, where are you?Did you see the figure I was waiting for?My sweetheart, where have you been?
In the dark night, the moon finally came out from the clouds, and the water was shining everywhere. I stared intently at the broken rocks at the foot of the mountain, hoping that you would appear there, but I was disappointed. You did not appear, the loyal dog The hounds did not appear either.Helpless, I don't know what to do, leave or continue to wait?But what are those people doing sleeping on the grass with their weird shapes?Who are they? —Is that my Salga?Is it my brother? --How is this going?Can anyone tell me!What happened, my friends?They didn't answer me, which frightened me even more.My Salga, my brother, why do you fight together?The two blood-stained swords symbolize their death. God, my dearest and dearest two people are fighting each other. Why?You are all the bravest fighters, and countless people worship and admire you.And now, Salga killed my brother, and he himself died by my brother's sword. What a cruel thing it is!I can no longer appreciate your vigorous posture, and I can no longer hear your hearty laughter.my sweetheart!My loved ones!You have left me, your souls drifting in the cold, dark sky.

How I wish this was just a joke, and the next second you will jump up from the ground with a sly smile on your face.Where will your souls dwell?Did they hear my call?Don't worry I'll be startled by them, just tell me where you are now.No matter whether it goes to heaven or to earth, I will find you! ——There was only a desolate whimper in the wind, and the heavy rain blocked every cry of mine.

At dawn, my tears still flow unstoppably, and my whole body and mind are overwhelmed by sadness. My friends, please let me take a last look at them, stop the shovels in your hands, and let me say goodbye to them one by one.My life has died with theirs.I decided to wait on this cliff for the rest of my life. My soul will sing long and sad songs every night. Every word contains my thoughts on the one I love most. The wind will carry my singing to the distant hunters. Hut, they will tremble at my song, yet wait expectantly when darkness falls.

Minona, you have such a gentle voice, you are worthy of being Tolman's daughter.Kerma's misfortune made us cry, what a poor woman!

Then Ullin appeared, holding a harp, playing and singing, a song about Alpin.Alpin and Lino are no longer alive, and their singing has become our eternal memory.A long time ago, before the warriors died, they were singing and competing on the top of the mountain. Ulin just finished hunting and was walking back, and heard their loud but sad singing.The warriors are singing the praises of Morar, the hero who died in battle.He has the noble heart of Fingol and the sharp sword of Oscar. Once his figure appears on the battlefield, he will scare the enemy away.Unfortunately, he died in battle. His father's mournful cries resounded throughout the world, and his sister Minona's low sobs made people feel sad.She left quietly before Wulin appeared on the stage, as if she had known the content of Wulin's singing in advance.Ulin was still singing sadly, and I plucked the strings for him.

(End of this chapter)