The Project Gutenberg eBook of Dracula by Bram Stoker This is for the use anyone anywhere in United States and most other parts world at no cost with almost restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it give it away or re-use under terms License included this online www.gutenberg.org. If you are not located States will have to check laws country where before using eBook. Title: Dracula Author: Release Date: October 1995 eBook #345 Most recently updated: November 12 2023 Language: English Produced by: Chuck Greif Online Distributed Proofreading Team *** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK DRACULA Illustration D R A C U L colophon NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP Publishers Copyright 1897 America according Act Congress All rights reserved. PRINTED IN UNITED STATES AT COUNTRY LIFE PRESS GARDEN CITY N.Y. TO MY DEAR FRIEND HOMMY-BEG Contents CHAPTER I. Jonathan Harker’s Journal II. III. IV. V. Letters—Lucy Mina VI. Murray’s VII. Cutting from “The Dailygraph” 8 August VIII. IX. X. XI. Lucy Westenra’s Diary XII. Dr. Seward’s XIII. XIV. XV. XVI. XVII. XVIII. XIX. XX. XXI. XXII. XXIII. XXIV. Phonograph Diary spoken Van Helsing XXV. XXVI. XXVII. How these papers been placed sequence be made manifest reading them. All needless matters eliminated so that a history variance possibilities later-day belief stand forth as simple fact. There throughout statement past things wherein memory err all records chosen exactly contemporary given standpoints within range knowledge those who I JONATHAN HARKER’S JOURNAL (Kept shorthand.) 3 May. Bistritz.—Left Munich 8:35 P. M. on 1st May arriving Vienna early next morning should arrived 6:46 but train was an hour late. Buda-Pesth seems wonderful place glimpse which got little could walk through streets. feared go very far station we had late would start near correct time possible. impression were leaving West entering East western splendid bridges over Danube here noble width depth took us among traditions Turkish rule. We left pretty good time came after nightfall Klausenburgh. Here stopped night Hotel Royale. dinner rather supper chicken done up some way red pepper thirsty. (Mem. get recipe Mina.) asked waiter he said called “paprika hendl” that national dish able along Carpathians. found my smattering German useful here indeed don’t know how without it. Having disposal when London visited British Museum search books maps library regarding Transylvania struck me foreknowledge hardly fail importance dealing nobleman country. find district named extreme east country just borders three states Transylvania Moldavia Bukovina midst Carpathian mountains one wildest least known portions Europe. light any map work giving exact locality Castle there yet compare our own Ordnance Survey maps Bistritz post town Count fairly well-known place. shall enter notes they refresh talk travels Mina. In population Transylvania four distinct nationalities: Saxons South mixed them Wallachs descendants Dacians Magyars West Szekelys East North. am going latter claim descended Attila Huns. so conquered eleventh century Huns settled read every superstition gathered into horseshoe Carpathians if centre sort imaginative whirlpool stay interesting. must ask about them.) did sleep well though bed comfortable enough sorts queer dreams. dog howling window something do it paprika drink water carafe still Towards morning slept wakened continuous knocking door guess sleeping soundly then. breakfast more porridge maize flour “mamaliga” egg-plant stuffed forcemeat excellent call “impletata.” also.) hurry breakfast started eight ought rushing station 7:30 sit carriage than began move. It further unpunctual trains. What China? day long seemed dawdle full beauty kind. Sometimes saw towns castles top steep hills such see old missals sometimes ran rivers streams wide stony margin each side subject great floods. takes lot water running strong sweep outside edge river clear. At groups people crowds attire. Some like peasants home coming France Germany short jackets round hats home-made trousers others picturesque. women looked pretty except them clumsy waist. They white sleeves kind other big belts strips fluttering dresses ballet course petticoats strangest figures Slovaks barbarian rest their cow-boy hats baggy dirty-white trousers linen shirts enormous heavy leather belts nearly foot wide studded brass nails. wore high boots trousers tucked black hair moustaches. picturesque look prepossessing. On stage set down once Oriental band brigands. are however told harmless wanting natural self-assertion. dark twilight interesting Being practically frontier—for Borgo Pass leads Bukovina—it has stormy existence certainly shows marks Fifty years ago series fires terrible havoc five separate occasions. beginning seventeenth underwent siege weeks lost 13000 casualties war proper being assisted famine disease. directed Golden Krone Hotel found delight thoroughly old-fashioned wanted ways evidently expected door faced cheery-looking elderly woman usual peasant dress—white undergarment double apron front back coloured stuff fitting too tight modesty. When close she bowed said Herr Englishman?” “Yes” “Jonathan Harker.” She smiled gave message man shirt-sleeves followed her door. He went immediately returned letter:— “My Friend.—Welcome anxiously expecting you. Sleep well to-night. to-morrow diligence Bukovina place kept await bring me. trust your journey London happy one enjoy beautiful land. “Your friend “Dracula.” 4 May.—I landlord letter Count directing him secure best coach me making inquiries details somewhat reticent pretended understand German. true because then understood perfectly least answered questions did. his wife lady received me frightened way. mumbled out money sent letter knew. knew tell anything castle both wife crossed themselves and saying nothing all simply refused speak further. starting else mysterious means comforting. Just leaving room hysterical way: “Must go? Oh! young Herr go?” excited state grip what knew language all. follow asking many questions. told once engaged important business again: “Do is?” fourth shook head “Oh yes! that! understand went on: “It eve St. George’s Day. Do to-night clock strikes midnight evil sway? going to?” evident distress tried comfort her effect. Finally knees implored go wait two starting. ridiculous feel comfortable. However business done allow interfere therefore raise up gravely could thanked duty imperative go. rose dried eyes taking crucifix neck offered do for Churchman taught regard measure idolatrous ungracious refuse meaning mind. saw suppose doubt face put rosary neck “For mother’s sake” room. writing part diary whilst waiting coach is course late neck. Whether lady’s fear ghostly itself know feeling easy mind usual. book ever reach let good-bye. comes coach! 5 Castle.—The grey passed sun distant horizon jagged whether trees not off mixed. sleepy till awake naturally write comes. odd down lest reads fancy dined dinner exactly. “robber steak”—bits bacon onion beef seasoned strung sticks roasted fire style cat’s meat! wine Mediasch produces sting tongue disagreeable. only couple glasses this else. driver taken seat talking landlady. now people sitting bench door—which name “word-bearer”—came listened pityingly. hear words often repeated words nationalities crowd quietly polyglot dictionary bag out. say cheering amongst “Ordog”—Satan “pokol”—hell “stregoica”—witch “vrolok” “vlkoslak”—both mean same thing Slovak Servian either were-wolf vampire. superstitions) started crowd inn swelled considerable size sign cross pointed fingers towards With difficulty fellow-passenger meant answer first learning English explained charm guard against eye. pleasant unknown meet man kind-hearted sorrowful sympathetic touched. never forget last inn-yard its picturesque figures crossing stood archway background rich foliage oleander orange green tubs clustered yard. Then driver whose drawers covered whole front box-seat—“gotza” them—cracked whip small horses abreast journey. soon sight recollection fears scene drove along although language languages fellow-passengers speaking might throw easily. Before lay sloping land forests woods hills crowned clumps farmhouses blank gable end road. everywhere bewildering mass fruit blossom—apple plum pear cherry grass spangled fallen petals. “Mittel Land” road losing itself swept grassy curve shut straggling ends pine hillsides tongues flame. road rugged fly feverish haste. haste meant bent reaching Prund. summertime excellent order winter snows. respect different general run roads tradition order. Of Hospadars repair Turk think preparing foreign troops hasten always really loading point. Beyond swelling Mittel Land mighty slopes forest lofty steeps Carpathians themselves. Right towered afternoon falling upon bringing glorious colours range deep blue purple shadows peaks brown rock mingled endless perspective jagged crags themselves distance snowy peaks grandly. rifts mountains which sink again gleam water. One companions touched arm base hill opened lofty snow-covered peak mountain seemed wound serpentine way right us:— “Look! Isten szek!”—“God’s seat!”—and himself reverently. As sank lower behind us evening creep us. emphasised fact mountain-top held sunset glow delicate cool pink. passed Cszeks attire noticed goitre painfully prevalent. By roadside crosses by kneeling shrine even turn approached self-surrender devotion neither eyes nor ears outer world. new me: instance hay-ricks trees masses weeping birch stems shining silver leaves. Now leiter-wagon—the ordinary peasant’s cart—with long snake-like vertebra calculated suit inequalities sure seated quite group home-coming peasants white Slovaks coloured sheepskins latter carrying lance-fashion staves axe end. fell cold growing merge mistiness gloom oak beech pine valleys between spurs ascended Pass firs late-lying snow. Sometimes cut woods darkness closing greyness bestrewed produced peculiarly weird solemn effect carried thoughts grim fancies engendered earlier evening sunset threw strange relief ghost-like clouds seem wind ceaselessly valleys. despite driver’s haste horses slowly. wished home “No no” said “you dogs fierce” added meant pleasantry—for catch approving smile rest—“and enough sleep.” stop make moment’s pause lamps. grew excitement passengers speaking him urging speed. lashed unmercifully whip wild cries encouragement urged exertions. patch ahead cleft hills. passengers greater crazy rocked springs swayed boat tossed sea. hold on. level appeared along. mountains come nearer frown us Pass. several gifts pressed earnestness take denial varied kind faith kindly word blessing mixture fear-meaning movements seen hotel Bistritz—the Then flew leaned forward craning peered eagerly darkness. exciting happening passenger slightest explanation. time opening eastern side. dark rolling overhead air heavy oppressive sense thunder. mountain separated atmospheres thunderous one. myself looking conveyance Count. Each moment expected glare lamps blackness dark. flickering rays lamps steam hard-driven cloud. sandy lying vehicle. drew back sigh gladness mock disappointment. already thinking watch hear low tone thought “An less time.” turning worse own:— “There here. return day better day.” Whilst neigh snort plunge wildly up. chorus screams universal calèche overtook beside coach. flash coal-black animals. driven tall man beard hat hide face pair bright lamplight turned driver:— “You friend.” stammered reply:— hurry” stranger replied:— “That why Bukovina. cannot deceive friend much swift.” spoke lamplight hard-looking mouth lips sharp-looking teeth ivory. whispered another line Burger’s “Lenore”:— “Denn die Todten reiten schnell”— (“For dead travel fast.”) heard gleaming smile. passenger away putting himself. “Give Herr’s luggage” driver exceeding alacrity bags handed calèche. calèche alongside helping hand caught steel strength prodigious. Without word reins turned projected cracked felt chill lonely cloak thrown shoulders rug across knees German:— mein master bade care flask slivovitz (the plum brandy country) underneath require it.” any same. strangely frightened. alternative instead prosecuting hard pace straight complete ground again note salient point so. liked was protest effect case intention delay. By-and-by curious passing match flame watch few minutes midnight. shock suppose midnight increased recent experiences. waited sick suspense. howl somewhere farmhouse road—a agonised wailing fear. sound dog another till borne sighed softly began imagination grasp night. first strain rear soothingly quieted shivered sweated runaway sudden fright. louder sharper howling—that wolves—which affected way—for minded jump run reared plunged madly keep bolting. minutes accustomed sound became quiet descend petted soothed ears horse-tamers doing extraordinary caresses manageable again trembled. shaking pace. suddenly narrow roadway sharply right. Soon hemmed places arched tunnel frowning rocks guarded boldly Though shelter rising wind moaned whistled rocks branches crashed together colder still fine powdery snow fall around blanket. keen dogs fainter baying wolves sounded nearer dreadfully afraid shared disturbed right Suddenly left faint moment checked jumping ground disappeared closer while wondered resumed asleep dreaming incident repeated endlessly awful nightmare. Once watch motions. rapidly arose—it faint illumine all—and gathering stones formed device. optical effect: obstruct flicker startled momentary deceived straining flames sped onwards gloom following moving circle. afield gone during absence tremble scream cause ceased altogether moon sailing clouds crest beetling pine-clad rock ring wolves teeth lolling tongues sinewy limbs shaggy hair. hundred times silence howled. For myself paralysis feels horrors can true import. moonlight peculiar jumped reared helplessly rolled painful see living terror encompassed side perforce remain coachman come chance try break aid approach. shouted beat hoping noise scare side trap. there voice raised tone imperious command roadway. arms brushing aside impalpable obstacle still. cloud climbing disappeared. uncanny dreadful fear afraid interminable darkness obscured moon. ascending occasional periods quick descent main ascending. conscious act pulling courtyard vast ruined windows ray light broken battlements showed moonlit sky. II JOURNAL—continued asleep fully awake approach remarkable led arches perhaps bigger is. daylight. stopped assist alight. Again notice prodigious strength. His actually steel vice crushed mine chosen. traps large iron nails projecting doorway massive stone. dim stone massively carved carving much worn weather. stood seat reins trap openings. do. bell knocker sign walls window openings likely penetrate. endless doubts crowding to people? adventure embarked? Was customary incident life solicitor’s clerk explain purchase estate foreigner? Solicitor’s clerk! that. Solicitor—for examination successful full-blown solicitor! rub pinch awake. horrible nightmare dawn struggling windows overwork. But flesh pinching test deceived. indeed patient morning. conclusion step approaching chinks light. rattling chains clanking bolts drawn back. key loud grating disuse swung Within clean shaven save moustache clad foot single speck colour anywhere. antique lamp burned chimney globe throwing quivering flickered draught open motioned courtly gesture intonation:— “Welcome house! Enter freely will!” motion stepping statue gesture welcome fixed instant stepped threshold moved impulsively holding grasped wince lessened cold ice—more man. said:— house. Come freely. Go safely leave happiness bring!” handshake akin seen doubted person whom speaking sure interrogatively:— “Count Dracula?” “I Dracula bid welcome Mr. Harker in need eat rest.” lamp bracket wall out luggage forestall him. protested insisted:— “Nay sir guest. late available. Let myself.” insisted traps passage winding stair floor steps rang heavily. rejoiced well-lit table spread hearth fire logs freshly replenished flamed flared. halted bags closed room octagonal lit seemingly sort. Passing enter. sight bedroom lighted warmed log fire—also added lately logs fresh—which hollow roar chimney. luggage inside withdrew saying door:— need journey yourself toilet. wish. ready supper prepared.” warmth Count’s courteous dissipated fears. reached normal state discovered half famished hunger hasty toilet laid My host fireplace leaning stonework graceful wave table pray you sup please. will trust excuse join you already sup.” sealed Hawkins entrusted gravely then charming smile read. passage thrill pleasure. regret attack gout malady constant sufferer forbids absolutely travelling come send sufficient substitute possible confidence. energy talent faithful disposition. discreet silent grown manhood service. ready attend stay instructions matters.” forward cover roast chicken. This cheese salad bottle Tokay glasses supper. During eating degrees experienced. finished host’s desire chair begun smoke cigar excusing smoke. opportunity observing marked physiognomy. strong—a strong—aquiline bridge thin nose nostrils domed forehead scantily temples profusely elsewhere. eyebrows massive meeting nose bushy curl profusion. cruel-looking sharp teeth protruded lips ruddiness astonishing vitality years. pale tops extremely pointed chin broad cheeks firm thin. pallor. Hitherto backs hands firelight fine seeing coarse—broad squat fingers. Strange say hairs palm. nails repress shudder. breath rank nausea would conceal. noticing back protuberant sat fireplace. silent while streak dawn. stillness everything listened below valley wolves. gleamed “Listen them—the children music make!” Seeing expression added:— “Ah dwellers city feelings hunter.” “But tired. Your will. afternoon dream well!” bow entered bedroom.... sea wonders. doubt fear things dare confess soul. God sake dear me! 7 May.—It morning rested enjoyed twenty-four hours. day awoke accord. dressed supped coffee hot pot hearth. card written:— absent while. me.—D.” hearty meal. bell servants finished deficiencies house considering evidences wealth service gold beautifully wrought immense value. curtains upholstery chairs sofas hangings costliest fabrics fabulous value made centuries old Hampton Court frayed moth-eaten. none rooms mirror. toilet glass shaving shave brush servant anywhere castle meal—I six o’clock it—I read until permission. book newspaper materials library. opposite tried locked. number books shelves bound volumes magazines newspapers. littered newspapers date. kind—history geography politics political economy botany geology law—all relating England customs manners. reference Directory “Red” “Blue” Whitaker’s Almanac Army Navy Lists and—it somehow gladdened heart it—the Law List. opened entered. saluted hoped night’s rest. on:— glad here interest These companions”—and books—“have friends past since idea many hours Through England love her. crowded streets whirl rush humanity share life change death makes alas! tongue books. To speak.” “But Count” thoroughly!” gravely. thank too-flattering estimate travel. True grammar them.” “Indeed” excellently.” “Not so” answered. “Well move stranger. That noble boyar common master. land one men not—and for. content stops ‘Ha ha! stranger!’ still—or alone agent friend Peter Hawkins Exeter London. shall rest awhile learn intonation error smallest speaking. sorry to-day forgive affairs hand.” willing chose. answered: “Yes certainly” wish doors locked reason knowledge understand.” “We England. Our ways things. Nay experiences be.” conversation talk talking’s sake happened notice. sheered subject conversation pretending understand generally frankly. on bolder preceding night as why flames. commonly believed certain year—last fact spirits supposed unchecked sway—a treasure concealed. hidden” “in region fought Wallachian Saxon Turk. Why soil enriched blood men patriots invaders. days stirring times Austrian Hungarian hordes them—men women aged too—and above passes destruction artificial avalanches. invader triumphant little whatever sheltered friendly soil.” how” I “can remained undiscovered index trouble look?” gums sharp canine strangely answered:— “Because coward fool! Those flames appear night help stir doors. And daylight work. Even sworn again?” right” said. drifted matters. “Come” last “tell house procured me.” apology remissness bag. placing china through cleared lit also study library sofa reading world Bradshaw’s Guide. table plans deeds sorts. interested everything myriad surroundings. clearly studied beforehand neighbourhood remarked but needful should? alone Harker Jonathan—nay pardon fall country’s habit patronymic first—my miles probably working law Hawkins. So!” Purfleet. facts signature necessary papers written suitable notes inscribe here:— “At Purfleet by-road required displayed dilapidated sale. surrounded ancient structure built repaired gates oak iron eaten rust. Carfax corruption Quatre Face four-sided agreeing cardinal points compass. contains twenty acres solid wall mentioned. gloomy deep dark-looking pond lake fed clear flows fair-sized stream. mediæval immensely thick heavily barred iron. looks keep chapel church. leading kodak views various points. amount covers great. houses hand private lunatic asylum. visible grounds.” finished big. family live kill habitable century. rejoice times. Transylvanian nobles bones lie dead. seek gaiety mirth voluptuousness sunshine sparkling waters please gay. longer young heart weary mourning dead attuned mirth. Moreover broken breathes casements. shade shadow may.” Somehow accord else cast malignant saturnine. Presently excuse together. atlas England used. rings marked examining manifestly situated Whitby Yorkshire coast. returned. “Aha!” “still books? Good! always. Come informed ready.” arm table. excused himself home. previous chatted ate. After smoked stayed chatting conceivable hour. getting anything obligation wishes yesterday fortified experiencing chill dawn like tide. death change tide tired tied post experienced atmosphere believe crow cock preternatural shrillness air feet “Why again! remiss long. interesting flies us” quickly curtains notice courtyard warm quickening So pulled day. wrote diffuse detail uneasy. safe come. night-existence telling all! bear with he!—I soul prosaic be riot does lost. stand—or to. bed more hung shave. Suddenly shoulder “Good-morning.” amazed reflection slightly moment. salutation mistaken. shoulder. mirror! displayed myself. startling increase vague uneasiness near instant bled trickling chin. razor sticking plaster. blazed demoniac fury grab throat. string beads crucifix. fury there. “Take care” “take yourself. dangerous country.” seizing glass “And wretched thing mischief. foul bauble man’s vanity. Away it!” wrench flung shattered thousand pieces stones below. withdrew word. annoying shave unless watch-case bottom shaving-pot fortunately metal. dining-room prepared breakfasted alone. drink. man! exploring castle. stairs South. view magnificent precipice. feet touching anything! eye tree tops occasionally rift chasm. threads gorges forests. describe beauty explored further doors everywhere locked bolted. available exit. veritable prison prisoner! III WHEN prisoner rushed trying peering find conviction helplessness overpowered feelings. mad behaved rat When helpless quietly—as life—and done. definite conclusion. certain ideas knows imprisoned doubtless motives trusted facts. see plan open. am deceived baby fears desperate straits brains through. shut cautiously bed. odd confirmed thought—that later chink hinges laying assured menial offices surely proof fright brought thought control did silence. Bistritz me? crucifix garlic rose ash? Bless good neck! whenever touch disfavour idolatrous loneliness help. Is essence medium tangible help conveying memories sympathy comfort? be examine matter meantime understand. To-night careful suspicion. Midnight.—I history wonderfully. especially battles present afterwards boyar pride pride glory glory fate fate. Whenever “we” plural king s