The lower we descended, the more delightfully did subterranean waters ripple around us ; only here and there they peeped out amid rocks and bushes, appearing to be reconnoitring if they might yet come to light, until at last one little spring jumped forth boldly. Then followed the usual show the bravest one makes a beginning, and then the great multitude of hesitaters, suddenly inspired with courage, rush forth to join the first. A multitude of springs now leaped in haste from their ambush, united with the leader, and finally formed quite an important brook, which with its innumerable water-falls and beautiful windings ripples adown the valley.
About the Tyrol in Pictures of Travel
Heinrich Heine
