Yule-Tide StoriesBenjamin Thorpe Henry G. Bohn, 1853 - 504 pages |
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... ordering one of her daughters to accompany and keep watch over her . A long dispute now arose between mother and daughters , neither of the stepsisters being willing to go with her , but excusing themselves , and asking what pleasure ...
... ordering one of her daughters to accompany and keep watch over her . A long dispute now arose between mother and daughters , neither of the stepsisters being willing to go with her , but excusing themselves , and asking what pleasure ...
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... ordered a sumptuous banquet to be prepared , to which he invited all the most distinguished and exalted persons of his kingdom , and bestowed his daughter on the young prince ; and their nuptials were celebrated with games and ...
... ordered a sumptuous banquet to be prepared , to which he invited all the most distinguished and exalted persons of his kingdom , and bestowed his daughter on the young prince ; and their nuptials were celebrated with games and ...
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... ordered his horse to be saddled , summoned his attendants , and out of humour proceeded on his way towards his own country . While riding along absorbed in thought , he suddenly heard sounds , as of harps and other stringed instruments ...
... ordered his horse to be saddled , summoned his attendants , and out of humour proceeded on his way towards his own country . While riding along absorbed in thought , he suddenly heard sounds , as of harps and other stringed instruments ...
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... ordered the fire to be made three times stronger than before , so that the water bubbled and founted up to the clouds of heaven . while the daughter looked to see whether the kettle were yet blue at the bottom ; then the princess bent ...
... ordered the fire to be made three times stronger than before , so that the water bubbled and founted up to the clouds of heaven . while the daughter looked to see whether the kettle were yet blue at the bottom ; then the princess bent ...
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Benjamin Thorpe. between the increase and the wane . " The king now ordered the little duck to be caught , but the bird escaped from all the snares , in whatever manner laid . On Thursday night , while all were sunk in sleep , the ...
Benjamin Thorpe. between the increase and the wane . " The king now ordered the little duck to be caught , but the bird escaped from all the snares , in whatever manner laid . On Thursday night , while all were sunk in sleep , the ...
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