Yule-Tide StoriesBenjamin Thorpe Henry G. Bohn, 1853 - 504 pages |
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... third infant , a daughter , and now it seemed to her that she was in the enjoyment of everything that could make her heart glad , and throughout the day did little else than play with her children , listen to the singing leaves , and ...
... third infant , a daughter , and now it seemed to her that she was in the enjoyment of everything that could make her heart glad , and throughout the day did little else than play with her children , listen to the singing leaves , and ...
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... third time , " My best beloved , dost thou still see nothing ? " The princess answered , Yes ; I think I see a large mansion , the roof of which shines like bright copper . " 66 The prince said , " Then are we at the OR , THE THREE ...
... third time , " My best beloved , dost thou still see nothing ? " The princess answered , Yes ; I think I see a large mansion , the roof of which shines like bright copper . " 66 The prince said , " Then are we at the OR , THE THREE ...
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... 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 come to my second sister's dwelling . Thou shalt go and greet her from me ...
... 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 come to my second sister's dwelling . Thou shalt go and greet her from me ...
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... third sister , who was twice the age of herself . So she remained in the mountain that night , and when morning dawned there was a little Troll in readiness to show her the way . C At parting the old woman said , " I wish you all ...
... third sister , who was twice the age of herself . So she remained in the mountain that night , and when morning dawned there was a little Troll in readiness to show her the way . C At parting the old woman said , " I wish you all ...
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... third banquet , far more costly than either of the former ones , and while the guests were at table drew forth her silken purse , and showed that it was always full of money , however great the sums that might be taken out of it . This ...
... third banquet , far more costly than either of the former ones , and while the guests were at table drew forth her silken purse , and showed that it was always full of money , however great the sums that might be taken out of it . This ...
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