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The Russian story book : containing tales from the song-cycles of Kiev and Novgorod and other early sources (1916)

Wilson, Richard, fl. 1914-1916, 1878- · London : Macmillan · leaf 177

An illustration from The Russian story book : containing tales from the song-cycles of Kiev and Novgorod and other early sources, 1916, leaf 177 — ened hisvelvet wallet and, lo ! the loving-cup was found within. Then the forty pilgrims looked in anger andsadness upon Kasyan. What shall we do to younow, young Kasyan ? they asked sternly. Didyou not impose the great vow upon us of your ownchoice ? Beloved comrades, said their leader, I didnot… … There passed over the boundless white plain an aged saint withflowing beard, .... and eyes which shone with laughter KASYAN AND THE DREAM MAIDEN 159 vow. After that they prayed to God and went ontheir way once more to the holy city of Jerusalem.Young Nikitich stood in silence while the vow…

Folklore -- Russia · Fairy tales

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