The Waldorf family ; or, Grandfather's lagends (1848)
Embury, Emma C. (Emma Catherine), 1806-1863 · New York : Riker · leaf 187
Ican trace my origin back to the earliest days ofthe world: I am powerful too, for all the kings ofthe earth fear me. What then is your name, great princess ?asked Peronnik. I am called the Plague, answered the yellowlady. Peronnik started, and was about to spring fromhis horse, but the lady held… … That I will do with pleasure, answered she. Give him the apple you plucked, and if he tastesit, I have only to touch him, and he will die. But how am I to obtain the golden basin,and the diamond lance ? asked Peronnik. The laughing flower opens all doors, andgives light in all dark places. It will…
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