Posted in Rosa of Linden Castle by Christoph von Schmid

My elegant daughter, Miss Lady Rachel, has asked to present her discussion of Rosa this week for us.
Thank you, Rachel Dear. Rachel has brought up some insightful issues from the book, and I am grateful she has written this out.


I was glad to see that Rosa was able to become the collier's daughter, and was content to stay there with Burkhard and his family for awhile. Burkhard does everything he can to make Rosa's life a happy one while she is in his home. He brings her trifles from the woods.

I was glad that Rosa was fervently praying for her father's release, not just lamenting her father's capture. She helps around Burkhard's home, and does the chores and housekeeping with Agnes. What a joy it must have been for Rosa to have such a friend as Agnes!

As I was reading, I knew the blow was coming for when Rosa would become so worried about her father that she would no longer be content to stay there with Burkhard but would want to do something to free her father.

Oh honest Burkhard is so kind and loving! He goes and tries to get men to storm Kunerick's castle, but they are all to afraid of the evil Kunerick to do so.


I was afraid for Rosa's safety when she made up her mind to go to Kunerick's castle to try to see her father through servanthood. What a merciful God do we serve. She knew she had nothing to fear because her God was beside her and would guide her steps. Thank you Lord, for bringing her safely to the castle and letting her safely return.

I was not, however, thankful for the new mistress under whom she was employed. I knew she would be harsh and treat Rosa badly. But the good Rosa bears this treatment with a good will and a light step. She is truly the example I wish to follow.


I was glad that Rosa felt such an attachment to Burkhard and his family when she left them. It was sad, but it was comforting to know that they would be there if ever she needed to come back and stay with them.

The work with which Rosa was employed was hard for her. Her example has inspired me to act in the Christian manner Rosa acts even though she is treated badly and did work she was not accustomed to.

I will try to act like Rosa as I do my work around the house and honour my father and mother by doing my work cheerfully, not complaining and being bossy to those who are younger than I.

Happy Reading!

 

CHAPTER 7: Rosa as a Collier's Daughter
As we start to read we see that Burkhard went to gather Edelbert's men to help release him, but they were too scared of Kunerick. Isn't that how it always is? You help a friend in need, then when you are the one in need, they are scared to help. It is sad, but it is true!
 It is so wonderful to see how Burkhard treats Rosa... but I can't help but wonder what Agnes is thinking. Reading about how Burkhard brings her gifts, takes her on walks, and gives her the best, is making me wonder about Agnes... where is she? Why isn't she going with them and getting these also? I know that Rosa is the child of royalty, but still it seems that he is not including his daughter in all the special things, and that can be a bad thing in the future!
 OK... so I wrote that above before I read the rest of the chapter! :P I love how the whole family is involved and they each try and make Rosa a part of the family!
 Oh man! I knew that when Burkhard said about his brother collier's daughter, that Rosa was going to go and become a maid at Kunerick's castle! Oi! You know I have seen things when people go closer to the place they should be far away from because its the last place people will look for you! We'll see what if Rosa's plan will work!

CHAPTER 8: Rosa Seeking Employment
That was really sweet of Rosa to be so kind to the children! It always makes me smile when I see children being treated kindly!
 Its really no wonder that the other servant didn't want to take anymore produce up to the castle. The steward's wife is mean. We see that when we read on about her being only happy when she gets her way.
 Agnes is such a sweet friend! To have waited all day for Rosa!
I wonder how Rosa will take being a servant in the man's house who took so much from her!

CHAPTER 9: Rosa In The Capacity of A Servant
 I wonder why Rosa feels forsaken after Agnes leaves... its not like she was alone and in pain. She was in a happy home and was going to be well looked after!
 When I first read about Rosa's new mistress and how she dispelled of maids, it made me think that it was more of the girls than the mistress. I guess we found out about that didn't we!
 It is sad to see Rosa working so hard, but then again, she did go and want this position, so she had to know that she would be doing that type of stuff.

CHAPTER 10: Rosa Visits Her Father In Prison
 Funny how most of the time when we ask for things (whether they really be good for us or not), God makes a way to show us that we didn't really want them after all. It seems like that with Rosa. Now she, a girl, is going to be in charge of a bunch of prisoners. I don't know if that is going to be a good thing or not. Yes, she will get to see her father, but what else is she going to be exposed to emotionally?
 A thought just occurred... what is her father going to say when he sees her? If I were him, I would be none too happy that my daughter was a servant in Kunerick's castle.
 Now we read about the prisoners that Rosa is going to be exposed to... robbers and murders. Not a very good place for a girl to be in, let alone in charge of!
 What a sad moment when Rosa sees her father so! Poor girl. It is good to see that Edelbert is searching for information about Rosa. It is sad he doesn't recognize she is standing right in front of him!

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