Yule-Tide StoriesBenjamin Thorpe Henry G. Bohn, 1853 - 504 pages |
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... inquired the king . Say what it is , and if it be in my power , you shall have it . " It is this , " said the princess ; I have heard talk of THE THREE SINGING LEAVES , and them I wish to have before anything else in the world . " The ...
... inquired the king . Say what it is , and if it be in my power , you shall have it . " It is this , " said the princess ; I have heard talk of THE THREE SINGING LEAVES , and them I wish to have before anything else in the world . " The ...
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Benjamin Thorpe. When the first greetings were over , the king and queen began inquiring of the princess about various things , but above all the queen was desirous to know about Prince Hatt , who he was , and how he behaved to her . The ...
Benjamin Thorpe. When the first greetings were over , the king and queen began inquiring of the princess about various things , but above all the queen was desirous to know about Prince Hatt , who he was , and how he behaved to her . The ...
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... inquired , " My best beloved , dost thou see anything ' No , " answered the princess , " I see only the forest with its green trees . " They proceeded further , and the prince again inquired , My best beloved , dost thou see any- thing ...
... inquired , " My best beloved , dost thou see anything ' No , " answered the princess , " I see only the forest with its green trees . " They proceeded further , and the prince again inquired , My best beloved , dost thou see any- thing ...
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... inquired , " My best beloved , dost thou see anything ? " On his inquiring a third time , the princess answered , " Yes ; I think I see a large house , the roof of which shines as if it were of silver . " The prince said , " Then are we ...
... inquired , " My best beloved , dost thou see anything ? " On his inquiring a third time , the princess answered , " Yes ; I think I see a large house , the roof of which shines as if it were of silver . " The prince said , " Then are we ...
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... inquired of the old Troll - wife whether she could give her any information concerning an enchanted prince , who was called Prince Hatt under the earth ? At this the crone became very thoughtful , and , after long reflection , at length ...
... inquired of the old Troll - wife whether she could give her any information concerning an enchanted prince , who was called Prince Hatt under the earth ? At this the crone became very thoughtful , and , after long reflection , at length ...
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