Category: Short Stories
List to these legends quaint and old, Tales of the marvelous land of gold, Rich in its mines of shining ore, Rich in romance and mystic lore; List to these tales, they come onto thee, From over the waters—the boundless sea.
List to these legends quaint and old, Tales of the marvelous land of gold, Rich in its mines of shining ore, Rich in romance and mystic lore; List to these tales, they come onto...
2. Part 2When they arrived at the island, Don Carlos was suddenly taken ill, and just as the ship was about sailing, he breathed his last, first sending his undying love to his devoted w...
3. Part 3One day, in that miserable winter, the baby had been more troublesome than usual, the mistress more unkind and exacting, and the Two Good-for-Nothings more silent and depressed....
4. Part 4That night after the loud snoring of the giant announced that he was sleeping soundly, Ching Chong rose carefully, and lighting the torch, crept softly out of the large cave, an...
5. Part 5The dwarf sat down to the hot supper the mother had prepared for him, and ate heartily, for he was very hungry. Then he drew his chair near the fire, and sat for sometime lookin...
6. Part 6Thus it was, that in the presence of God, the storm, and all the people—there by the the wild sea-shore, Handsel was betrothed to the most beautiful maiden in all the dear Fathe...
7. Part 7The highest price was paid for labor, and Dumpy soon engaged to drive a cart for two hundred and fifty dollars per month, but he determined to make this arrangement only for a s...
8. Part 8He was thinking how he should turn the advantage he had gained to the furtherance of his plans, when suddenly he felt, more than saw, that dark, jealous eyes were upon him. He f...