English Fairy Tales
PROPERTY OF THECITY OF NEW YORKST. GEORGE OF MERRIE ENGLANDIn the darksome depths of a thick forest lived Kalyb the fell enchantress. Terrible were her deeds, and few there were who had the hardihood to sound the brazen trumpet which hung over the iron gate that barred the way to the Abode of Witchcraft. Terrible were the deeds of Kalyb ; but above all things she delighted in carrying off innocent new-born babes, and putting them to death.And this, doubtless, she meant to be the fate of the infa
...nt son of the Earl of Coventry, who long long years ago was Lord High Steward of England. Certain it is that the babe's father being absent, and his mother dying at his birth, the wicked Kalyb, with spells and charms, managed to steal the child from his careless nurses.But the babe was marked from the first for doughty deeds ; for on his breast was pictured the living image of a dragon, on his right hand was a&l Digitized by Microsoft G BAbout the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org
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