illustrated CALICO bram Stoker’s CLASSICS Dracula Adapted by Adapted by Karen Kelly Karen Kelly Illustrated by Illustrated by Ute Simon Ute Simon
chapter 1 Jonathan Harker’s Journal May 3 Bistritz I shall enter here some of my notes They may refresh my memory when I talk over my travels with Mina In the population of Transylvania there are four distinct nationalities Saxons Wallachs Magyars and Szekelys I am going among the Szekelys who claim to be descended from Attila and the Huns I read that every known superstition in the world is gathered in the Carpathian Mountains If so my stay may be very interesting I must ask the Count all about them It was on the dark side of twilight when we got to Bistritz which is a very interesting old place Count Dracula had directed me to go to 4
the Golden Krone Hotel To my great delight I found it to be thoroughly old-fashioned When I got near the door I faced a cheery-looking elderly woman in the usual peasant dress She bowed and said The Herr Englishman Yes I said Jonathan Harker She smiled and gave some message to an elderly man who had followed her to the door He went but immediately returned with a letter for me My friend Welcome to the Carpathians I am anxiously expecting you At three tomorrow the coach will start for Bukovina A place on it is kept for you At the Borgo Pass my carriage will await you and bring you to me I trust you will enjoy your stay in my beautiful land Your friend DRACULA 5
