in my prison, where a deep sleep soon fell on me.
Amongst the many dreams which floated through my brain was a cheering
one of a young man who was to come and release me, and to-day, when I
opened my eyes, I recognised you and saw that my dream was fulfilled.
Now help me to carry out the rest of my vision. The first thing is to
place the glass box which contains my castle on this large stone.'

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As soon as this was done the stone gently rose through the air and
transported them into the upper hall, whence they easily carried the box
into the outer air. The lady then removed the lid, and it was marvellous
to watch the castle, houses, and farmyards begin to grow and spread
themselves till they had regained their proper size. Then the young
couple returned by means of the movable stone, and brought up all the
glass vessels filled with smoke. No sooner were they uncorked than the
blue vapours poured out and became transformed to living people, in whom
the lady joyfully recognised her many servants and attendants.

Her delight was complete when her brother (who had killed the Magician
under the form of a bull) was seen coming from the forest in his proper
shape, and that very day, according to her promise, she gave her hand in
marriage to the happy young tailor.

Grimm.

_THE THREE SNAKE-LEAVES_

There was once a poor man who could no longer afford to keep his only
son at home. So the son said to him, 'Dear father, you are so poor that
I am only a burden to you; I would rather go out into the world and see
if I can earn my own living.' The father gave him his blessing and took
leave of him with much sorrow. About this time the King of a very
powerful kingdom was carrying on a war; the youth therefore took service
under him and went on the campaign. When they came before the enemy, a
battle took place, there was some hot fighting, and it rained bullets so
thickly that his comrades fell around him on all sides. And when their
leader fell too the rest wished to take to flight; but the youth stepped
forward and encouraged them and called out, 'We must not let our country
be ruined!' Then others followed him, and he pressed on and defeated the
enemy. When the King heard that he had to thank him alone for the
victory, he raised him higher than anyone else in rank, gave him great
treasures and made him the first in the kingdom.

The King had a daughter who was very beautiful, but she was also very