Yule-Tide StoriesBenjamin Thorpe Henry G. Bohn, 1853 - 504 pages |
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... caused him to move . The princess was now terrified , and was about to extinguish the light , but it was too late , for the prince awoke , rose in a fright , and saw what she had done . At the same instant the three singing leaves were ...
... caused him to move . The princess was now terrified , and was about to extinguish the light , but it was too late , for the prince awoke , rose in a fright , and saw what she had done . At the same instant the three singing leaves were ...
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... caused a vast kettle to be brought forth that could hold eighteen oxen at once , so great was its capacity . When the fire was kindled , the oxen slaughtered , and all things in readiness , the Troll sent down to the goose - house , to ...
... caused a vast kettle to be brought forth that could hold eighteen oxen at once , so great was its capacity . When the fire was kindled , the oxen slaughtered , and all things in readiness , the Troll sent down to the goose - house , to ...
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... caused her own daughter to act the part of queen in her stead . When the war was ended , and the king returned home , he at once saw that his queen was very unlike her former self ; but the false woman was at no loss for an excuse ...
... caused her own daughter to act the part of queen in her stead . When the war was ended , and the king returned home , he at once saw that his queen was very unlike her former self ; but the false woman was at no loss for an excuse ...
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... causing it to wither . " Having so spoken , the little doves flew away . When the maiden returned home , she had on her head a wreath of the most beautiful flowers , and among the roses there sat small birds , that sung so delightfully ...
... causing it to wither . " Having so spoken , the little doves flew away . When the maiden returned home , she had on her head a wreath of the most beautiful flowers , and among the roses there sat small birds , that sung so delightfully ...
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... caused a great feast to be prepared . In the midst of the festive mirth he asked the old Troll - beldam what punishment those merited who would deprive a fellow - creature of life . The stepmother answered : " ' They well deserved to be ...
... caused a great feast to be prepared . In the midst of the festive mirth he asked the old Troll - beldam what punishment those merited who would deprive a fellow - creature of life . The stepmother answered : " ' They well deserved to be ...
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