reining in his horse he asked the leader of theparty who he was and where he was going. I am the ambassador of King YetmanuilaYetmanuilovich, was the answer, and I am on myway to collect tribute from any princes who valuetheir lives above roubles. Whither away, yourself ? I am the messenger of… … She put her good steed to the walls and leapt lightly over them STAVR THE NOBLE 167 guard, for the Lady Vasilissa has left the palaceof her husband and has gone away to a distantland. The messenger thanked the young men for theirnews, and turning his steed, rode swiftly back toKiev town, where he…
Folklore -- Russia · Fairy tales
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