Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912, Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice), 1860-1941, ill · London ; New York : Longmans, Green · leaf 103
ou see. Then you are an orphan ? asked the stranger.4 Why should you not enter my service ? I want a sharpfellow in the house, and you please me. Why not, indeed, if we can strike a bargain? saidthe other. I was born a peasant, and strange bread isalways bitter, so it is the same to me whom I serve… … I shall be satisfied with that, said the youth. Some-body else will have to bury my aunt. I will go with you ! THE GRATEFUL PRINCE 81 Now this bargain seemed to please the old fellow somuch that he spun round like a top, and sang so loudthat the whole wood rang with his voice. Then he setout with…
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