Princess Splendor : the wood-cutter's daughter (1889)
Miller, E. Rothesay · Tokyo : Kobunsha · leaf 18
came her grace andbeauty. This, the old bamboo-cutter was ableto do, for ever since the day he first saw her inthe wood, whenever he cut down a bamboo, hefound gold concealed between the joints ; andthus little by little he grew richer and richertill finally he built a magnificent house andkept a… … •• • / (. I • • .- %? v . * . . •,, parents hearts and the light of their home,for the same soft radiance ever shone fromher wherever she went and there was no needof lamp or candle in her presence. When the time came for naming her, aroyal feast was given, to which the guestsfrom all the country…
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