King of Elfland's Daughter, Version 2
Author: first_name: Lord
last_name: Dunsany
Language: English
Year: 1924

The councilmen of an undistinguished hamlet entreat their ruler to find a way of ensuring that his successor will acquire some magic to add luster to their home's reputation. He yields and sends his son into Elfland, whose boundary is adjacent to his domain. Equipping himself with a magical sword fashioned by the local witch, the young man forces his way into the grounds of the elf king's palace and carries off the king's very willing daughter. In due course she bears a son, but her father spiri