Fairy tales of the Slav peasants and herdsmen (1896)
1804-1891, Harding, Emily J., ill · London : G. Allen · leaf 164
With a low bow full of pride andan ironical smile he was saying to her: Beauteous princess,you have sworn a most solemn oath to marry none but thatman who can solve your six riddles. It is in vain that I striveto guess them. Now there are only two courses open to you :either to release yourself… … The Flying Carpet 147 Upon hearing these threats the fisherman trembled withrage, and in a low voice whispered the magic words to hisclub. This good weapon did not wait for the order to berepeated, but with one bound came down full upon Kosteysforehead. Stunned for a moment by the violence of…
Fairy tales -- Slavic countries
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