Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
I cannot tell precisely where the first germ of the Legend concerning the Steel Flea had its birth--that is to say, whether it originated in Tula, the Izhma, or Sestroryetzk; but, evidently, it came from one of these places.
The gunsmiths replied: "We are touched by the gracious word of the Emperor, _batiushka_,[19] and we can never forget him, because he places reliance upon his own people; but wha...
3. Part 3And immediately he said to him: "This is the way we placed it," and laid the flea under the melkoscope. "Look for yourself," said he, "there is nothing to be seen."
1. Part 1I cannot tell precisely where the first germ of the Legend concerning the Steel Flea had its birth--that is to say, whether it originated in Tula, the Izhma, or Sestroryetzk; bu...
4. Part 4When the Englishman was brought to the Embassy, they immediately summoned to him a medical man and an apothecary. The medical man ordered him to be placed in a warm bath, while...