now , when farquhar had been in his mortal state , he had been very fond of children . a word of blessing rose to his lips . " god shield you , " he said , as he looked at the mother and child , little guessing what the result of his words would be . for scarce had the holy name crossed his lips than the spell which had held him so long was broken . he became as he had been before . instantly his thoughts flew to his friends at home , and to the new mistress whom he had left waiting for her sieve . he felt sure that some weeks must have elapsed since he set out to fetch it . so he made haste to go to the farm .
a word of blessing rose to his lips .
how was the spell on farquhar broken ?
how was the spell on farquhar broken ?