Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875, Craigie, William A. (William Alexander), Sir, 1867-1957 · London : H. Milford ; New York : Oxford University Press · leaf 161
f peacocks with their shining starry trainsoutspread. Yes, it was really so ! But when the Prince touchedthese, he found they were not birds, but plants ; they weregreat burdocks, which shone like the peacocks gorgeoustrain. The lion and the tiger sprang to and fro like agilecats among the green… … the antelope, usually so timid, stood by nodding its head,as if it wished to play too. Now came the Fairy of Paradise. Her garb shone likethe sun, and her countenance was cheerful like that ofa happy mother when she is well pleased with her child.She was young and beautiful, and was followed by a…
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