Fairy tales of the Slav peasants and herdsmen (1896)
1804-1891, Harding, Emily J., ill · London : G. Allen · leaf 320
the girls. On approaching the capital, the wickedwoman pushed her step-child out of the carriage and repeatedsome magic words over her. After this she became verysmall and covered with feathers, then in a moment she waschanged into a wild-duck. She began to quack, and madefor the water, as ducks… … Tears of Pearls 303 liberty. During that time my daughter shall take thy form,shall marry the king, and shall enjoy the good fortune fatedestined for thee. At the conclusion of these words her own child becameendowed with all the graces and beauty of her unfortunatestep-sister. The two then…
Fairy tales -- Slavic countries
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