Tales by Wilhelm HauffBell and Sons, 1890 - 342 pages |
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Page 7
... young stork began to caper about the field in peculiar movements . The Caliph and Mansor watched her , very much surprised . But when she stood on one leg in a picturesque attitude , and fluttered her wings to increase the effect ...
... young stork began to caper about the field in peculiar movements . The Caliph and Mansor watched her , very much surprised . But when she stood on one leg in a picturesque attitude , and fluttered her wings to increase the effect ...
Page 11
... young and single , and could better give your hand to a young and fair Princess . " " That is just it , " sighed the Caliph , whilst sadly drooping his wings . " Who then has told thee that she is young and fair ? That is buying a pig ...
... young and single , and could better give your hand to a young and fair Princess . " " That is just it , " sighed the Caliph , whilst sadly drooping his wings . " Who then has told thee that she is young and fair ? That is buying a pig ...
Page 30
... young man called the police to his assistance , and we both appeared before the judge . The latter was much surprised at the accusation , and adjudicated the cloak in favour of my adversary . I offered the young man twenty , fifty ...
... young man called the police to his assistance , and we both appeared before the judge . The latter was much surprised at the accusation , and adjudicated the cloak in favour of my adversary . I offered the young man twenty , fifty ...
Page 44
... young and as handsome as a Persian Prince . His dress and arms were , with the exception of a richly - hilted dagger and a polished sabre , plain and simple ; but his determined look , his whole being , commanded respect without ...
... young and as handsome as a Persian Prince . His dress and arms were , with the exception of a richly - hilted dagger and a polished sabre , plain and simple ; but his determined look , his whole being , commanded respect without ...
Page 57
... young and merry mer- chant , commenced dancing and singing in such a gro- tesque style , that even the grave Greek Zaleukos could not refrain from smiling . But not content with having re- galed his companions with dance and music , he ...
... young and merry mer- chant , commenced dancing and singing in such a gro- tesque style , that even the grave Greek Zaleukos could not refrain from smiling . But not content with having re- galed his companions with dance and music , he ...
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