Mighty Mikko; a book of Finnish fairy tales and folk tales (1922)
Fillmore, Parker, b. 1878 · New York, Harcourt, Brace and Company · leaf 158
ach that was rolling along besideVeikko. \Vhats that? He stooped down and looked and then with a loudlaugh he put out his foot and pushed the coach, thelittle mouse, her servants, and her five prancing steeds—all off the bridge and into the water below. What have you done! What have you done!Veikko… … She beckoned to Veikko THE FOREST BRIDE 137 that you are drowned! You were a faithful lovingsweetheart and now that you are gone I know howmuch I loved you! As he spoke he saw a beautiful coach of gold drawnby five glossy horses go up the far bank of the river.A coachman in gold lace held the reins…
Folklore -- Finland · Fairy tales
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