Hulda Hansen

Joel Hansen

Hulda and Joel are siblings, with a close and supportive bond, often relying on each other.

Sylvius Hogg

Hulda and Sylvius share a deep romantic connection, with Sylvius acting as her devoted suitor and protector.

Dame Hansen

Dame Hansen is Hulda's mother, often strict and controlling, creating a tense but familial dynamic.

Ole Kamp

Hulda and Ole have a complicated romantic history, marked by past affection and unresolved tension.

Mother

Hulda's relationship with her mother is close but fraught with tension over life choices and romance.

Captain Mosselman

Captain Mosselman is an acquaintance of Hulda, interacting with her through Sylvius's circle.

Siegfrid Helmboe

Hulda and Siegfrid are acquaintances, possibly from the same social circle or community.

Joel Hansen

Hulda and Joel are siblings, with a close and supportive bond, often relying on each other.

Joel Hansen

Hulda and Joel are siblings, with a close and supportive bond, often relying on each other.

Sylvius Hogg

Hulda and Sylvius share a deep romantic connection, with Sylvius acting as her devoted suitor and protector.

Sylvius Hogg

Hulda and Sylvius share a deep romantic connection, with Sylvius acting as her devoted suitor and protector.

Ole Kamp

Hulda and Ole have a complicated romantic history, marked by past affection and unresolved tension.

I

Anxiously awaits a letter from her betrothed, Ole Kamp, and reads his letter announcing his return.

III

Ole's betrothed, now 18 years old, described as charming and graceful with pale golden hair. She greets guests at the inn with a cordial handshake and is known for her beauty and kindness.

IV

Betrothed to Ole; looks forward to his letters and his return.

V

Anxious about Ole's return and his mysterious fortune, but insists she values his love over wealth. Troubled by presentiments and dreams.

VI

Hulda interacts with the stranger upon his arrival, taking his orders and later preparing his bill. She feels a presentiment that he will bring no good fortune.

VII

Meets Joel at the ferry, shares her anxieties about Ole and Sandgoist, and decides to confide in Joel.

VIII

Shows bravery and steady nerves during the rescue at Rjukanfos, descending the Maristien to hold the traveler's hand and prevent his fall.

IX

Helps rescue Sylvius Hogg alongside her brother Joel.

Chapter X

Anxious and tearful over the lack of news from Ole Kamp; she cares for Sylvius Hogg and is revealed to be betrothed to Ole.

XI

Grief-stricken and despairing, she struggles to maintain hope despite Sylvius Hogg's reassurances.

XII

Refuses all offers for the lottery ticket, cherishing it as Ole's last memento; falls unconscious after hearing Ole's farewell letter and later prays for his soul; her health declines from grief.

XIII

Hogg is anxious to rejoin her and Joel; she is Ole's betrothed and saved Hogg's life.

XIV

Refuses all offers for the lottery ticket out of loyalty to Ole, but ultimately gives it to her mother to save the family from foreclosure.

XV

Struggles with grief over Ole's presumed death; reluctantly agrees to go to Christiania for the lottery drawing at Hogg's insistence.

XVI

Travels with Sylvius Hogg and Joel; is comforted by Siegfrid at Bamble and weeps over Ole's absence.

XVII

Visits the wharves with Joel, sighs for Ole, and becomes distressed by public talk about the ticket.

Chapter XVIII

Mentioned as the recipient of Sylvius Hogg's gifts; she hesitates to attend the drawing but is urged to honor Ole's wishes.

XIX

Attends the lottery drawing on Sylvius Hogg's arm, deeply agitated and thinking only of Ole; faints when Ole appears.

Chapter XX

Reunited with Ole; regains consciousness upon his return; marries Ole at Dal.