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silverwhite-lillwacker | when the king 's daughter and her maid saw the old woman , who was sitting beneath the window , they felt a great longing to try the beautiful apples . so they called out and asked how much she wanted for her precious apples . the old woman said they were not for sale . yet as the girls kept on pleading with her , the old woman said she would make each of them a present of an apple . they only need let down a little basket from the tower . the princess and her maid , in all innocence , did as the troll - woman told them , and each received an apple . but the enchanted fruit had a strange effect , for in due course of time heaven sent them each a child . the king 's daughter called her son silverwhite , and the son of her maid received the name of lillwacker . | what happened when the king's daughter and her maid saw the old woman ? | they felt a great longing to try the beautiful apples . | local | outcome resolution | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | when the king 's daughter and her maid saw the old woman , who was sitting beneath the window , they felt a great longing to try the beautiful apples . so they called out and asked how much she wanted for her precious apples . the old woman said they were not for sale . yet as the girls kept on pleading with her , the old woman said she would make each of them a present of an apple . they only need let down a little basket from the tower . the princess and her maid , in all innocence , did as the troll - woman told them , and each received an apple . but the enchanted fruit had a strange effect , for in due course of time heaven sent them each a child . the king 's daughter called her son silverwhite , and the son of her maid received the name of lillwacker . | what did the old woman tell the girls to do in exchange for an apple ? | let down a little basket from the tower . | local | action | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | when the king 's daughter and her maid saw the old woman , who was sitting beneath the window , they felt a great longing to try the beautiful apples . so they called out and asked how much she wanted for her precious apples . the old woman said they were not for sale . yet as the girls kept on pleading with her , the old woman said she would make each of them a present of an apple . they only need let down a little basket from the tower . the princess and her maid , in all innocence , did as the troll - woman told them , and each received an apple . but the enchanted fruit had a strange effect , for in due course of time heaven sent them each a child . the king 's daughter called her son silverwhite , and the son of her maid received the name of lillwacker . | what happened to the maidens because of the enchanted fruit's strange effect ? | heaven sent them each a child . | local | outcome resolution | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | the two boys grew up larger and stronger than other children , and were very handsome as well . they looked as much alike as one cherry - pit does to another . one could easily see that they were related . | how did the two boys grow up to be ? | larger and stronger than other children , and were very handsome as well . | local | character | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | seven years had passed , and the king was expected home from the war . then both girls were terrified , and they took counsel together as to how they might hide their children . when at length they could find no other way out of the difficulty , they very sorrowfully bade their children farewell . they let them down from the tower at night , to seek their fortune in the wide , wide world . at parting the king 's daughter gave silverwhite a costly knife . the maid had nothing to give her son . | why were both girls terrified ? | the king was expected home from the war . | local | feeling | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | seven years had passed , and the king was expected home from the war . then both girls were terrified , and they took counsel together as to how they might hide their children . when at length they could find no other way out of the difficulty , they very sorrowfully bade their children farewell . they let them down from the tower at night , to seek their fortune in the wide , wide world . at parting the king 's daughter gave silverwhite a costly knife . the maid had nothing to give her son . | why were the children let down from the tower at night ? | to seek their fortune in the wide , wide world . | local | causal relationship | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | seven years had passed , and the king was expected home from the war . then both girls were terrified , and they took counsel together as to how they might hide their children . when at length they could find no other way out of the difficulty , they very sorrowfully bade their children farewell . they let them down from the tower at night , to seek their fortune in the wide , wide world . at parting the king 's daughter gave silverwhite a costly knife . the maid had nothing to give her son . | what did the king's daughter give her son ? | a costly knife . | local | action | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | seven years had passed , and the king was expected home from the war . then both girls were terrified , and they took counsel together as to how they might hide their children . when at length they could find no other way out of the difficulty , they very sorrowfully bade their children farewell . they let them down from the tower at night , to seek their fortune in the wide , wide world . at parting the king 's daughter gave silverwhite a costly knife . the maid had nothing to give her son . | why did the maid not give her son a gift ? | she had nothing to gift him . | local | causal relationship | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | the two foster - brethren now wandered out into the world . after they had gone a while , they came to a dark forest . and in this forest they met a man , strange - looking and very tall . he wore two swords at his side , and was accompanied by six great dogs . he gave them a friendly greeting : " good - day , little fellows , from where do you come and to where do you go ? " the boys told him they came from a high tower , and were going out into the world to seek their fortune . the man replied : " if such be the case , i know more about your origin than any one else . and that you may have something by which to remember your father , i will give each of you a sword and three dogs . but you must promise me one thing , that you will never part from your dogs ; but take them with you wherever you go . " the boys thanked the man for his kind gifts , and promised to do as he had told them . then they bade him farewell and went their way . | where did the two foster-brethren meet a strange looking and very tall man ? | a dark forest . | local | setting | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | when they had traveled for some time they reached a cross - road . then silverwhite said : " it seems to me that it would be the best for us to try our luck singly , so let us part . " lillwacker answered : " your advice is good , but how am i to know whether or not you are doing well out in the world ? " " i will give you a token by which you may tell , " said silverwhite , " so long as the water runs clear in this spring you will know that i am alive . if it turns red and roiled , it will mean that i am dead . " silverwhite then drew runes in the water of the spring , said farewell to his brother , and each of them went on alone . lillwacker soon came to a king 's court , and took service there , but every morning he would go to the spring to see how his brother fared . | why did the two foster-brethren decide to go separate ways ? | it would be best of them to try their luck singly . | local | causal relationship | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | when they had traveled for some time they reached a cross - road . then silverwhite said : " it seems to me that it would be the best for us to try our luck singly , so let us part . " lillwacker answered : " your advice is good , but how am i to know whether or not you are doing well out in the world ? " " i will give you a token by which you may tell , " said silverwhite , " so long as the water runs clear in this spring you will know that i am alive . if it turns red and roiled , it will mean that i am dead . " silverwhite then drew runes in the water of the spring , said farewell to his brother , and each of them went on alone . lillwacker soon came to a king 's court , and took service there , but every morning he would go to the spring to see how his brother fared . | what did lillwacker do every morning ? | went to the spring to see how his brother fared . | local | action | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | silverwhite continued to wander over hill and dale , until he reached a great city . but the whole city was in mourning , the houses were hung in black , and all the inhabitants went about full of grief and care , as though some great misfortune had occurred . | what did the city look like when silverwhite arrived ? | the whole city was in mourning , the houses were hung in black , and all the inhabitants went about full of grief and care . | local | setting | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | silverwhite went though the city and inquired as to the cause of all the unhappiness he saw . they answered : " you must have come from far away , since you do not know that the king and queen were in danger of being drowned at sea . he had to promise to give up their three daughters in order to escape . to - morrow morning the sea - troll is coming to carry off the oldest princess . " this news pleased silverwhite , for he saw a fine opportunity to wealth and fame , should fortune favor him . | how did silverwhite feel when he heard of the news of the king and queen ? | pleased . | local | feeling | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | silverwhite went though the city and inquired as to the cause of all the unhappiness he saw . they answered : " you must have come from far away , since you do not know that the king and queen were in danger of being drowned at sea . he had to promise to give up their three daughters in order to escape . to - morrow morning the sea - troll is coming to carry off the oldest princess . " this news pleased silverwhite , for he saw a fine opportunity to wealth and fame , should fortune favor him . | why did silverwhite feel pleased when he heard of the news ? | he saw a fine opportunity to wealth and fame . | local | causal relationship | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | silverwhite went though the city and inquired as to the cause of all the unhappiness he saw . they answered : " you must have come from far away , since you do not know that the king and queen were in danger of being drowned at sea . he had to promise to give up their three daughters in order to escape . to - morrow morning the sea - troll is coming to carry off the oldest princess . " this news pleased silverwhite , for he saw a fine opportunity to wealth and fame , should fortune favor him . | what will silverwhite do next ? | save the eldest princess . | local | prediction | implicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | the next morning silverwhite hung his sword at his side , called his dogs to him , and wandered down to the sea - shore alone . and as he sat on the strand he saw the king 's daughter led out of the city . with her went a courtier , who had promised to rescue her . but the princess was very sad and cried bitterly . then silverwhite stepped up to her with a polite greeting . when the king 's daughter and her escort saw the fearless youth , they were much frightened , because they thought he was the sea - troll . the courtier was so alarmed that he ran away and took refuge in a tree . when silverwhite saw how frightened the princess was , he said : " lovely maiden , do not fear me , for i will do you no harm . " | how did the princess feel when she was led out of the city ? | very sad . | local | feeling | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | the next morning silverwhite hung his sword at his side , called his dogs to him , and wandered down to the sea - shore alone . and as he sat on the strand he saw the king 's daughter led out of the city . with her went a courtier , who had promised to rescue her . but the princess was very sad and cried bitterly . then silverwhite stepped up to her with a polite greeting . when the king 's daughter and her escort saw the fearless youth , they were much frightened , because they thought he was the sea - troll . the courtier was so alarmed that he ran away and took refuge in a tree . when silverwhite saw how frightened the princess was , he said : " lovely maiden , do not fear me , for i will do you no harm . " | what did the princess's escort do when he saw the fearless youth ? | ran away and took refuge in a tree . | local | action | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | the king 's daughter answered : " are you the troll who is coming to carry me away ? " " no , " said silverwhite , " i have come to rescue you . " then the princess was glad to think that such a brave hero was going to defend her , and they had a long , friendly talk . at the same time silverwhite begged the king 's daughter to comb his hair . she complied with his request , and silverwhite laid his head in her lap . when he did so the princess drew a golden ring from her finger and , unbeknown to him , wound it into his locks . | why did the princess feel glad ? | such a brave hero was going to defend her . | local | causal relationship | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | the king 's daughter answered : " are you the troll who is coming to carry me away ? " " no , " said silverwhite , " i have come to rescue you . " then the princess was glad to think that such a brave hero was going to defend her , and they had a long , friendly talk . at the same time silverwhite begged the king 's daughter to comb his hair . she complied with his request , and silverwhite laid his head in her lap . when he did so the princess drew a golden ring from her finger and , unbeknown to him , wound it into his locks . | what did the princess do while combing silverwhite's hair ? | drew a golden ring from her finger and wound it into his locks . | local | action | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | suddenly the sea - troll rose from the deeps , setting the waves whirling and foaming far and near . when the troll saw silverwhite , he grew angry and said : " why do you sit there beside my princess ? " the youth replied : " it seems to me that she is my princess , not yours . " the sea - troll answered : " time enough to see which of us is right ; but first our dogs shall fight . " silverwhite was nothing loath , and set his dogs at the dogs of the troll . there was a fierce struggle . but at last the youth 's dogs got the upper hand and bit the dogs of the sea - troll to death . then silverwhite drew his sword with a great sweep , rushed upon the sea - troll , and gave him such a tremendous blow that the monster 's head rolled on the sand . the troll gave a fearsome cry , and flung himself back into the sea , so that the water spurted to the very skies . thereupon the youth drew out his silver - mounted knife , cut out the troll 's eyes and put them in his pocket . then he saluted the lovely princess and went away . | how did the sea-troll feel when he saw silverwhite ? | angry . | local | feeling | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | now when the battle was over and the youth had disappeared , the courtier crawled down from his tree , and threatened to kill the princess if she did not say before all the people that he , and none other , had rescued her . the king 's daughter did not dare refuse , since she feared for her life . so she returned to her father 's castle with the courtier , where they were received with great distinction . and joy reigned throughout the land when the news spread that the oldest princess had been rescued from the troll . | why did the princess not dare refuse the courtier's demands ? | she feared for her life . | local | causal relationship | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | suddenly the sea - troll rose from the deeps , setting the waves whirling and foaming far and near . when the troll saw silverwhite , he grew angry and said : " why do you sit there beside my princess ? " the youth replied : " it seems to me that she is my princess , not yours . " the sea - troll answered : " time enough to see which of us is right ; but first our dogs shall fight . " silverwhite was nothing loath , and set his dogs at the dogs of the troll . there was a fierce struggle . but at last the youth 's dogs got the upper hand and bit the dogs of the sea - troll to death . then silverwhite drew his sword with a great sweep , rushed upon the sea - troll , and gave him such a tremendous blow that the monster 's head rolled on the sand . the troll gave a fearsome cry , and flung himself back into the sea , so that the water spurted to the very skies . thereupon the youth drew out his silver - mounted knife , cut out the troll 's eyes and put them in his pocket . then he saluted the lovely princess and went away . on the following day everything repeated itself . silverwhite went down to the strand and met the second princess , just as she was to be delivered to the troll . and when the king 's daughter and her escort saw him , they were very much frightened , thinking he was the sea - troll . and the courtier climbed a tree , just as he had before . the princess granted the youth 's petition , combed his hair as her sister had done , and also wound her gold ring into his long curls . after a time there was a great tumult out at sea , and a sea - troll rose from the waves . he had three heads and three dogs . but silverwhite 's dogs overcame those of the troll , and the youth killed the troll himself with his sword . thereupon he took out his silver - mounted knife , cut out the troll 's eyes , and went his way . but the courtier lost no time . he climbed down from his tree and forced the princess to promise to say that he , and none other , had rescued her . then they returned to the castle , where the courtier was acclaimed as the greatest of heroes . | how will silverwhite save the second princess ? | kill the troll himself with his sword . | summary | prediction | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | now when the battle was over and the youth had disappeared , the courtier crawled down from his tree , and threatened to kill the princess if she did not say before all the people that he , and none other , had rescued her . the king 's daughter did not dare refuse , since she feared for her life . so she returned to her father 's castle with the courtier , where they were received with great distinction . and joy reigned throughout the land when the news spread that the oldest princess had been rescued from the troll . after a time there was a great tumult out at sea , and a sea - troll rose from the waves . he had three heads and three dogs . but silverwhite 's dogs overcame those of the troll , and the youth killed the troll himself with his sword . thereupon he took out his silver - mounted knife , cut out the troll 's eyes , and went his way . but the courtier lost no time . he climbed down from his tree and forced the princess to promise to say that he , and none other , had rescued her . then they returned to the castle , where the courtier was acclaimed as the greatest of heroes . | why was the courtier acclaimed as the greatest of heroes ? | he pretended to have saved the two princesses . | summary | causal relationship | implicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | in the midst of the wedding festivities , when the king and his whole court were seated at table , the door opened , and in came silverwhite with his dogs . the youth stepped boldly into the hall of state and greeted the king . and when the three princesses saw who it was , they were full of joy , leaped up from their places , and ran over to him , much to the king 's surprise , who asked what it all meant . then the youngest princess told him all that had happened , from beginning to end , and that silverwhite had rescued them , while the courtier sat in a tree . to prove it beyond any chance of doubt , each of the king 's daughters showed her father the ring she had wound in silverwhite 's locks . but the king still did not know quite what to think of it all , until silverwhite said : " my lord king ! in order that you need not doubt what your daughters have told you , i will show you the eyes of the sea - trolls whom i slew . " then the king and all the rest saw that the princesses had told the truth . the traitorous courtier received his just punishment . silverwhite was paid every honor , and was given the youngest daughter and half of the kingdom with her . | who came in in the midst of the wedding activities ? | silverwhite and his dogs . | local | character | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | in the midst of the wedding festivities , when the king and his whole court were seated at table , the door opened , and in came silverwhite with his dogs . the youth stepped boldly into the hall of state and greeted the king . and when the three princesses saw who it was , they were full of joy , leaped up from their places , and ran over to him , much to the king 's surprise , who asked what it all meant . then the youngest princess told him all that had happened , from beginning to end , and that silverwhite had rescued them , while the courtier sat in a tree . to prove it beyond any chance of doubt , each of the king 's daughters showed her father the ring she had wound in silverwhite 's locks . but the king still did not know quite what to think of it all , until silverwhite said : " my lord king ! in order that you need not doubt what your daughters have told you , i will show you the eyes of the sea - trolls whom i slew . " then the king and all the rest saw that the princesses had told the truth . the traitorous courtier received his just punishment . silverwhite was paid every honor , and was given the youngest daughter and half of the kingdom with her . | how did the princesses feel when they saw silverwhite ? | joy . | local | feeling | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | in the midst of the wedding festivities , when the king and his whole court were seated at table , the door opened , and in came silverwhite with his dogs . the youth stepped boldly into the hall of state and greeted the king . and when the three princesses saw who it was , they were full of joy , leaped up from their places , and ran over to him , much to the king 's surprise , who asked what it all meant . then the youngest princess told him all that had happened , from beginning to end , and that silverwhite had rescued them , while the courtier sat in a tree . to prove it beyond any chance of doubt , each of the king 's daughters showed her father the ring she had wound in silverwhite 's locks . but the king still did not know quite what to think of it all , until silverwhite said : " my lord king ! in order that you need not doubt what your daughters have told you , i will show you the eyes of the sea - trolls whom i slew . " then the king and all the rest saw that the princesses had told the truth . the traitorous courtier received his just punishment . silverwhite was paid every honor , and was given the youngest daughter and half of the kingdom with her . | why was the king surprised at his daughter's excitement ? | he did not know that it was silverwhite who saved his daughters . | local | causal relationship | implicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | one night , when all were sleeping , it chanced that he heard a knocking at the window , and a voice which said : " come , silverwhite , i have to talk to you ! " the king , who did not want to wake his young wife , rose hastily , girded on his sword , called his dogs and went out . when he reached the open air , there stood a huge and savage - looking troll . the troll said : " silverwhite , you have slain my three brothers , and i have come to bid you go down to the sea - shore with me , that we may fight with one another . " this proposal suited the youth , and he followed the troll without protest . when they reached the sea - shore , there lay three great dogs belonging to the troll . silverwhite at once set his dogs at the troll - dogs . after a hard struggle the latter had to give in . the young king drew his sword , bravely attacked the troll and dealt him many a mighty blow . it was a tremendous battle . | who was knocking at silverwhite's window ? | a huge and savage - looking troll . | local | character | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | but when the troll noticed he was getting the worst of it , he grew frightened , quickly ran to a high tree , and clambered into it . silverwhite and the dogs ran after him , the dogs barking as loudly as they could . then the troll begged for his life and said : " dear silverwhite , i will take wergild for my brothers , only bid your dogs be still , so that we may talk . " the king bade his dogs be still , but in vain , they only barked the more loudly . then the troll tore three hairs from his head , handed them to silverwhite and said : " lay a hair on each of the dogs , and then they will be as quiet as can be . " the king did so and at once the dogs fell silent , and lay motionless as though they had grown fast to the ground . now silverwhite realized that he had been deceived ; but it was too late . the troll was already descending from the tree , and he drew his sword and again began to fight . but they had exchanged no more than a few blows , before silverwhite received a mortal wound , and lay on the earth in a pool of blood . | what happened to the dogs because silverwhite laid the three troll hairs on his dogs' heads ? | the dogs fell silent and lay motionless as though they had grown fast to the ground . | local | outcome resolution | implicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | but now we must tell about lillwacker . the next morning he went to the spring by the cross - road and found it red with blood . then he knew that silverwhite was dead . he called his dogs , hung his sword at his side , and went on until he came to a great city . and the city was in festal array , the streets were crowded with people , and the houses were hung with scarlet cloths and splendid rugs . lillwacker asked why everybody was so happy , and they said : " you must hail from distant parts , since you do not know that a famous hero has come here by the name of silverwhite . he has rescued our three princesses , and is now the king 's son - in - law . " lillwacker then inquired how it had all come about , and then went his way , reaching the royal castle in which silverwhite dwelt with his beautiful queen in the evening . | how did lillwacker know that silverwhite was dead ? | he went the spring by the cross - road and found it red with blood . | local | causal relationship | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | when lillwacker entered the castle gate , all greeted him as though he had been the king . for he resembled his foster - brother so closely that none could tell one from the other . when the youth came to the queen 's room , she also took him for silverwhite . she went up to him and said : " my lord king , where have you been so long ? i have been awaiting you with great anxiety . " lillwacker said little , and was very taciturn . then he lay down on a couch in a corner of the queen 's room . | why did everyone greet lillwacker as though he was the king ? | he resembled his foster - brother so closely that none could tell one from the other . | local | causal relationship | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | the young woman did not know what to think of his actions . her husband did not act queerly at other times . but she thought : " one should not try to discover the secrets of others , " and said nothing . | how did the young woman feel about lillwacker ? | suspicious . | local | feeling | implicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | but when the troll noticed he was getting the worst of it , he grew frightened , quickly ran to a high tree , and clambered into it . silverwhite and the dogs ran after him , the dogs barking as loudly as they could . then the troll begged for his life and said : " dear silverwhite , i will take wergild for my brothers , only bid your dogs be still , so that we may talk . " the king bade his dogs be still , but in vain , they only barked the more loudly . then the troll tore three hairs from his head , handed them to silverwhite and said : " lay a hair on each of the dogs , and then they will be as quiet as can be . " the king did so and at once the dogs fell silent , and lay motionless as though they had grown fast to the ground . now silverwhite realized that he had been deceived ; but it was too late . the troll was already descending from the tree , and he drew his sword and again began to fight . but they had exchanged no more than a few blows , before silverwhite received a mortal wound , and lay on the earth in a pool of blood . in the night , when all were sleeping , there was a knocking at the window , and a voice cried : " come , lillwacker , i have to talk to you ! " the youth rose hastily , took his good sword , called his dogs and went . when he reached the open air , there stood the same troll who had slain silverwhite . he said : " come with me , lillwacker , and then you shall see your foster - brother ! " to this lillwacker at once agreed , and the troll led the way . when they came to the sea - shore , there lay the three great dogs whom the troll had brought with him . somewhat further away , where they had fought , lay silverwhite in a pool of blood , and beside him his dogs were stretched out on the ground as though they had taken root in it . then lillwacker saw how everything had happened , and thought that he would gladly venture his life , if he might in some way call his brother back from the dead . he at once set his dogs at the troll - dogs , and they had a hard struggle , in which lillwacker 's dogs won the victory . then the youth drew his sword , and attacked the troll with mighty blows . but when the troll saw that he was getting the worst of it , he took refuge in a lofty tree . lillwacker and his dogs ran after him and the dogs barked loudly . | what will the troll try to do to lillwacker ? | try to trick lillwacker . | summary | prediction | implicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | then the troll humbly begged for his life , and said : " dear lillwacker , i will give you wergild for your brother , only bid your dogs be still , so that we may talk . " at the same time the troll handed him three hairs from his head and added : " lay one of these hairs on each of your dogs , and then they will soon be quiet . " but lillwacker saw through his cunning scheme , took the three hairs and laid them on the troll - dogs , which at once fell on the ground and lay like dead . | why did lillwacker lay the hairs on the troll-dogs instead of his own ? | lillwacker saw through the troll 's cunning scheme . | local | causal relationship | explicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | when the troll saw that his attempt had failed , he was much alarmed and said : " dearest lillwacker , i will give you wergild for your brother , if you will only leave me alone . " but the youth answered : " what is there you can give me that will compensate for my brother 's life ? " the troll replied : " here are two flasks . in one is a liquid which , if you anoint a dead man with it , it will restore him to life . as to the liquid in the other flask , if you moisten anything with it , and some one touches the place you have moistened , he will be unable to move from the spot . i think it would be hard to find anything more precious than the liquid in these flasks . " lillwacker said : " your proposal suits me , and i will accept it . but there is something else you must promise to do : that you will release my brother 's dogs . " the troll agreed , climbed down from the tree , breathed on the dogs and thus freed them . then lillwacker took the two flasks and went away from the sea - shore with the troll . after they had gone a while they came to a great flat stone , lying near the highway . lillwacker hastened on in advance and moistened it with liquid from the second flask . then , as he was going by , lillwacker suddenly set all six of his dogs at the troll , who stepped back and touched the stone . there he stuck , and could move neither forward nor backward . after a time the sun rose and shone on the stone . and when the troll saw the sun he burst -- and was as dead as a doornail ! lillwacker now ran back to his brother and sprinkled him with the liquid in the other flask , so that he came to life again , and they were both very happy , as may well be imagined . the two foster - brothers then returned to the castle , recounting the story of their experiences and adventures on the way . lillwacker told how he had been taken for his brother . he even mentioned that he had lain down on a couch in a corner of the queen 's room , and that she had never suspected that he was not her rightful husband . but when silverwhite heard that , he thought that lillwacker had offended against the queen 's dignity , and he grew angry and fell into such a rage that he drew his sword , and thrust it into his brother 's breast . lillwacker fell to earth dead , and silverwhite went home to the castle alone . but lillwacker 's dogs would not leave their master , and lay around him , whining and licking his wound . | how will lillwacker use the two flasks ? | save his brother and kill the troll . | summary | prediction | implicit | ||
silverwhite-lillwacker | in the evening , when the young king and his wife retired , the queen asked him why he had been so taciturn and serious the evening before . then the queen said : " i am very curious to know what has befallen you during the last few days , but what i would like to know most of all , is why you lay down on a couch in a corner of my room the other night ? " now it was clear to silverwhite that the brother he had slain was innocent of all offense , and he felt bitter regret at having repaid his faithfulness so badly . so king silverwhite at once rose and went to the place where his brother was lying . he poured the water of life from his flask and anointed his brother 's wound . in a moment lillwacker was alive again , and the two brother 's went joyfully back to the castle . | how did silverwhite feel when he realized his brother was innocent ? | regret . | local | feeling | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | of all the young gallants in scotland in the thirteenth century , there was none more gracious and debonair than thomas learmont , laird of the castle of ercildoune , in berwickshire . he loved books , poetry , and music , which were uncommon tastes in those days ; and , above all , he loved to study nature , and to watch the habits of the beasts and birds that made their abode in the fields and woods round about his home . now it chanced that , one sunny may morning , thomas left his tower of ercildoune , and went wandering into the woods that lay about the huntly burn , a little stream that came rushing down from the slopes of the eildon hills . it was a lovely morning -- fresh , and bright , and warm , and everything was so beautiful that it looked as paradise might look . | who was gracious and debonair ? | thomas learmont . | local | character | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | of all the young gallants in scotland in the thirteenth century , there was none more gracious and debonair than thomas learmont , laird of the castle of ercildoune , in berwickshire . he loved books , poetry , and music , which were uncommon tastes in those days ; and , above all , he loved to study nature , and to watch the habits of the beasts and birds that made their abode in the fields and woods round about his home . now it chanced that , one sunny may morning , thomas left his tower of ercildoune , and went wandering into the woods that lay about the huntly burn , a little stream that came rushing down from the slopes of the eildon hills . it was a lovely morning -- fresh , and bright , and warm , and everything was so beautiful that it looked as paradise might look . | what did thomas learmont love to do ? | study nature , and to watch the habits of the beasts and birds that made their abode in the fields and woods round about his home . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | of all the young gallants in scotland in the thirteenth century , there was none more gracious and debonair than thomas learmont , laird of the castle of ercildoune , in berwickshire . he loved books , poetry , and music , which were uncommon tastes in those days ; and , above all , he loved to study nature , and to watch the habits of the beasts and birds that made their abode in the fields and woods round about his home . now it chanced that , one sunny may morning , thomas left his tower of ercildoune , and went wandering into the woods that lay about the huntly burn , a little stream that came rushing down from the slopes of the eildon hills . it was a lovely morning -- fresh , and bright , and warm , and everything was so beautiful that it looked as paradise might look . | what did thomas do one sunny may morning ? | left his tower of ercildoune , and went wandering into the woods that lay about the huntly burn . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | the tender leaves were bursting out of their sheaths , and covering all the trees with a fresh soft mantle of green ; and amongst the carpet of moss under the young man 's feet , yellow primroses and starry anemones were turning up their faces to the morning sky . the little birds were singing like to burst their throats , and hundreds of insects were flying backwards and forwards in the sunshine ; while down by the burnside the bright - eyed water - rats were poking their noses out of their holes , as if they knew that summer had come , and wanted to have a share in all that was going on . thomas felt so happy with the gladness of it all , that he threw himself down at the root of a tree , to watch the living things around him . | how did thomas feel after seeing the beautiful woods ? | so happy . | local | feeling | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | the tender leaves were bursting out of their sheaths , and covering all the trees with a fresh soft mantle of green ; and amongst the carpet of moss under the young man 's feet , yellow primroses and starry anemones were turning up their faces to the morning sky . the little birds were singing like to burst their throats , and hundreds of insects were flying backwards and forwards in the sunshine ; while down by the burnside the bright - eyed water - rats were poking their noses out of their holes , as if they knew that summer had come , and wanted to have a share in all that was going on . thomas felt so happy with the gladness of it all , that he threw himself down at the root of a tree , to watch the living things around him . | what did thomas do to watch the living things around him ? | threw himself down at the root of a tree . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | as he was lying there , he heard the trampling of a horse 's hooves , as it forced its way through the bushes ; and , looking up , he saw the most beautiful lady that he had ever seen coming riding towards him on a grey palfrey . she wore a hunting dress of glistening silk , the colour of the fresh spring grass ; and from her shoulders hung a velvet mantle , which matched the riding - skirt exactly . her yellow hair , like rippling gold , hung loosely round her shoulders , and on her head sparkled a diadem of precious stones , which flashed like fire in the sunlight . her saddle was of pure ivory , and her saddle - cloth of blood - red satin , while her saddle girths were of corded silk and her stirrups of cut crystal . her horse 's reins were of beaten gold , all hung with little silver bells , so that , as she rode along , she made a sound like fairy music . | what did thomas hear while he was lying there ? | trampling of a horse 's hooves . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | as he was lying there , he heard the trampling of a horse 's hooves , as it forced its way through the bushes ; and , looking up , he saw the most beautiful lady that he had ever seen coming riding towards him on a grey palfrey . she wore a hunting dress of glistening silk , the colour of the fresh spring grass ; and from her shoulders hung a velvet mantle , which matched the riding - skirt exactly . her yellow hair , like rippling gold , hung loosely round her shoulders , and on her head sparkled a diadem of precious stones , which flashed like fire in the sunlight . her saddle was of pure ivory , and her saddle - cloth of blood - red satin , while her saddle girths were of corded silk and her stirrups of cut crystal . her horse 's reins were of beaten gold , all hung with little silver bells , so that , as she rode along , she made a sound like fairy music . " i am not that blessed lady , as thou thinkest , " she said . " men call me queen , but it is of a far other country ; for i am the queen of fairy - land , and not the queen of heaven . " and certainly it seemed as if what she said were true ; for , from that moment , it was as if a spell were cast over thomas , making him forget prudence , and caution , and common - sense itself . for he knew that it was dangerous for mortals to meddle with fairies , yet he was so entranced with the lady 's beauty that he begged her to give him a kiss . this was just what she wanted , for she knew that if she once kissed him she had him in her power . | who was the most beautiful lady that thomas had ever seen ? | the queen of fairy - land . | summary | character | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | apparently she was bent on the chase , for she carried a hunting - horn and a sheaf of arrows ; and she led seven greyhounds along in a leash , while as many scenting hounds ran loose at her horse 's side . as she rode down the glen , she lilted a bit of an old scotch song ; and she carried herself with such a queenly air , and her dress was so magnificent , that thomas was like to kneel by the side of the path and worship her , for he thought that it must be the blessed virgin herself . but when the rider came to where he was , and understood his thoughts , she shook her head sadly . | what did the lady carry ? | a hunting - horn and a sheaf of arrows . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | apparently she was bent on the chase , for she carried a hunting - horn and a sheaf of arrows ; and she led seven greyhounds along in a leash , while as many scenting hounds ran loose at her horse 's side . as she rode down the glen , she lilted a bit of an old scotch song ; and she carried herself with such a queenly air , and her dress was so magnificent , that thomas was like to kneel by the side of the path and worship her , for he thought that it must be the blessed virgin herself . but when the rider came to where he was , and understood his thoughts , she shook her head sadly . | why did the lady shake her head ? | she was not the blessed virgin . | local | causal relationship | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " i am not that blessed lady , as thou thinkest , " she said . " men call me queen , but it is of a far other country ; for i am the queen of fairy - land , and not the queen of heaven . " and certainly it seemed as if what she said were true ; for , from that moment , it was as if a spell were cast over thomas , making him forget prudence , and caution , and common - sense itself . for he knew that it was dangerous for mortals to meddle with fairies , yet he was so entranced with the lady 's beauty that he begged her to give him a kiss . this was just what she wanted , for she knew that if she once kissed him she had him in her power . | what happened after a spell was casted over thomas ? | it made him forget prudence , and caution , and common - sense itself . | local | outcome resolution | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " i am not that blessed lady , as thou thinkest , " she said . " men call me queen , but it is of a far other country ; for i am the queen of fairy - land , and not the queen of heaven . " and certainly it seemed as if what she said were true ; for , from that moment , it was as if a spell were cast over thomas , making him forget prudence , and caution , and common - sense itself . for he knew that it was dangerous for mortals to meddle with fairies , yet he was so entranced with the lady 's beauty that he begged her to give him a kiss . this was just what she wanted , for she knew that if she once kissed him she had him in her power . | why did thomas beg the queen of fairies for a kiss ? | he was so entranced with the lady 's beauty . | local | causal relationship | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " i am not that blessed lady , as thou thinkest , " she said . " men call me queen , but it is of a far other country ; for i am the queen of fairy - land , and not the queen of heaven . " and certainly it seemed as if what she said were true ; for , from that moment , it was as if a spell were cast over thomas , making him forget prudence , and caution , and common - sense itself . for he knew that it was dangerous for mortals to meddle with fairies , yet he was so entranced with the lady 's beauty that he begged her to give him a kiss . this was just what she wanted , for she knew that if she once kissed him she had him in her power . | why did the queen of fairies want thomas to ask her for a kiss ? | she knew that if she once kissed him she had him in her power . | local | causal relationship | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | and , to the young man 's horror , as soon as their lips had met , an awful change came over her . for her beautiful mantle and riding - skirt of silk seemed to fade away , leaving her clad in a long grey garment , which was just the colour of ashes . her beauty seemed to fade away also , and she grew old and wan ; and , worst of all , half of her abundant yellow hair went grey before his very eyes . she saw the poor man 's astonishment and terror , and she burst into a mocking laugh . " i am not so fair to look on now as i was at first , " she said , " but that matters little , for thou hast sold thyself , thomas , to be my servant for seven long years . for whoso kisseth the fairy queen must e'en go with her to fairy - land , and serve her there till that time is past . " when he heard these words poor thomas fell on his knees and begged for mercy . but mercy he could not obtain . the elfin queen only laughed in his face , and brought her dapple - grey palfrey close up to where he was standing . | what happened after they kissed ? | an awful change came over her . | local | outcome resolution | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | and , to the young man 's horror , as soon as their lips had met , an awful change came over her . for her beautiful mantle and riding - skirt of silk seemed to fade away , leaving her clad in a long grey garment , which was just the colour of ashes . her beauty seemed to fade away also , and she grew old and wan ; and , worst of all , half of her abundant yellow hair went grey before his very eyes . she saw the poor man 's astonishment and terror , and she burst into a mocking laugh . " i am not so fair to look on now as i was at first , " she said , " but that matters little , for thou hast sold thyself , thomas , to be my servant for seven long years . for whoso kisseth the fairy queen must e'en go with her to fairy - land , and serve her there till that time is past . " when he heard these words poor thomas fell on his knees and begged for mercy . but mercy he could not obtain . the elfin queen only laughed in his face , and brought her dapple - grey palfrey close up to where he was standing . | how did thomas feel after he saw the queen of fairies change into an old lady ? | terrified . | local | feeling | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | and , to the young man 's horror , as soon as their lips had met , an awful change came over her . for her beautiful mantle and riding - skirt of silk seemed to fade away , leaving her clad in a long grey garment , which was just the colour of ashes . her beauty seemed to fade away also , and she grew old and wan ; and , worst of all , half of her abundant yellow hair went grey before his very eyes . she saw the poor man 's astonishment and terror , and she burst into a mocking laugh . " i am not so fair to look on now as i was at first , " she said , " but that matters little , for thou hast sold thyself , thomas , to be my servant for seven long years . for whoso kisseth the fairy queen must e'en go with her to fairy - land , and serve her there till that time is past . " when he heard these words poor thomas fell on his knees and begged for mercy . but mercy he could not obtain . the elfin queen only laughed in his face , and brought her dapple - grey palfrey close up to where he was standing . | what did thomas need to do after he kissed the queen of fairies ? | become her servant and go with her to fairy - land . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | and , to the young man 's horror , as soon as their lips had met , an awful change came over her . for her beautiful mantle and riding - skirt of silk seemed to fade away , leaving her clad in a long grey garment , which was just the colour of ashes . her beauty seemed to fade away also , and she grew old and wan ; and , worst of all , half of her abundant yellow hair went grey before his very eyes . she saw the poor man 's astonishment and terror , and she burst into a mocking laugh . " i am not so fair to look on now as i was at first , " she said , " but that matters little , for thou hast sold thyself , thomas , to be my servant for seven long years . for whoso kisseth the fairy queen must e'en go with her to fairy - land , and serve her there till that time is past . " when he heard these words poor thomas fell on his knees and begged for mercy . but mercy he could not obtain . the elfin queen only laughed in his face , and brought her dapple - grey palfrey close up to where he was standing . | what will thomas do after he heard the queen of fairies' demands ? | fall on his knees and beg for mercy . | local | prediction | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | and , to the young man 's horror , as soon as their lips had met , an awful change came over her . for her beautiful mantle and riding - skirt of silk seemed to fade away , leaving her clad in a long grey garment , which was just the colour of ashes . her beauty seemed to fade away also , and she grew old and wan ; and , worst of all , half of her abundant yellow hair went grey before his very eyes . she saw the poor man 's astonishment and terror , and she burst into a mocking laugh . " i am not so fair to look on now as i was at first , " she said , " but that matters little , for thou hast sold thyself , thomas , to be my servant for seven long years . for whoso kisseth the fairy queen must e'en go with her to fairy - land , and serve her there till that time is past . " when he heard these words poor thomas fell on his knees and begged for mercy . but mercy he could not obtain . the elfin queen only laughed in his face , and brought her dapple - grey palfrey close up to where he was standing . | how did thomas feel after he heard the queen of fairies' demands ? | scared . | local | feeling | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " i am not that blessed lady , as thou thinkest , " she said . " men call me queen , but it is of a far other country ; for i am the queen of fairy - land , and not the queen of heaven . " and certainly it seemed as if what she said were true ; for , from that moment , it was as if a spell were cast over thomas , making him forget prudence , and caution , and common - sense itself . for he knew that it was dangerous for mortals to meddle with fairies , yet he was so entranced with the lady 's beauty that he begged her to give him a kiss . this was just what she wanted , for she knew that if she once kissed him she had him in her power . and , to the young man 's horror , as soon as their lips had met , an awful change came over her . for her beautiful mantle and riding - skirt of silk seemed to fade away , leaving her clad in a long grey garment , which was just the colour of ashes . her beauty seemed to fade away also , and she grew old and wan ; and , worst of all , half of her abundant yellow hair went grey before his very eyes . she saw the poor man 's astonishment and terror , and she burst into a mocking laugh . " i am not so fair to look on now as i was at first , " she said , " but that matters little , for thou hast sold thyself , thomas , to be my servant for seven long years . for whoso kisseth the fairy queen must e'en go with her to fairy - land , and serve her there till that time is past . " when he heard these words poor thomas fell on his knees and begged for mercy . but mercy he could not obtain . the elfin queen only laughed in his face , and brought her dapple - grey palfrey close up to where he was standing . | why did thomas have to serve the queen of the fairies ? | he asked for a kiss . | summary | causal relationship | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " no , no , " she said , in answer to his entreaties . " thou didst ask the kiss , and now thou must pay the price . so dally no longer , but mount behind me , for it is full time that i was gone . " so thomas , with many a sigh and groan of terror , mounted behind her ; and as soon as he had done so , she shook her bridle rein , and the grey steed galloped off . on and on they went , going swifter than the wind ; till they left the land of the living behind , and came to the edge of a great desert , which stretched before them , dry , and bare , and desolate , to the edge of the far horizon . at least , so it seemed to the weary eyes of thomas of ercildoune , and he wondered if he and his strange companion had to cross this desert ; and , if so , if there were any chance of reaching the other side of it alive . | what will happen after thomas mounts behind the queen of fairies ? | they will leave land of the living behind , and cpme to the edge of a great desert . | local | prediction | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | and , to the young man 's horror , as soon as their lips had met , an awful change came over her . for her beautiful mantle and riding - skirt of silk seemed to fade away , leaving her clad in a long grey garment , which was just the colour of ashes . her beauty seemed to fade away also , and she grew old and wan ; and , worst of all , half of her abundant yellow hair went grey before his very eyes . she saw the poor man 's astonishment and terror , and she burst into a mocking laugh . " i am not so fair to look on now as i was at first , " she said , " but that matters little , for thou hast sold thyself , thomas , to be my servant for seven long years . for whoso kisseth the fairy queen must e'en go with her to fairy - land , and serve her there till that time is past . " when he heard these words poor thomas fell on his knees and begged for mercy . but mercy he could not obtain . the elfin queen only laughed in his face , and brought her dapple - grey palfrey close up to where he was standing . " no , no , " she said , in answer to his entreaties . " thou didst ask the kiss , and now thou must pay the price . so dally no longer , but mount behind me , for it is full time that i was gone . " so thomas , with many a sigh and groan of terror , mounted behind her ; and as soon as he had done so , she shook her bridle rein , and the grey steed galloped off . on and on they went , going swifter than the wind ; till they left the land of the living behind , and came to the edge of a great desert , which stretched before them , dry , and bare , and desolate , to the edge of the far horizon . at least , so it seemed to the weary eyes of thomas of ercildoune , and he wondered if he and his strange companion had to cross this desert ; and , if so , if there were any chance of reaching the other side of it alive . | why did thomas listen to the queen of fairies and mounted behind her ? | he needed to pay for the price of kissing her . | summary | causal relationship | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | but the fairy queen suddenly tightened her rein , and the grey palfrey stopped short in its wild career . " now must thou descend to earth , thomas , " said the lady , glancing over her shoulder at her unhappy captive , " and lout down , and lay thy head on my knee , and i will show thee hidden things , which can not be seen by mortal eyes . " so thomas dismounted , and louted down , and rested his head on the fairy queen 's knee ; and lo , as he looked once more over the desert , everything seemed changed . for he saw three roads leading across it now , which he had not noticed before , and each of these three roads was different . one of them was broad , and level , and even , and it ran straight on across the sand , so that no one who was travelling by it could possibly lose his way . " and as for the narrow road , all hampered and hindered by the thorns and the briars , there be few that be troubled to ask where that leadeth to . but did they ask , perchance more of them might be stirred up to set out along it . for that is the road of righteousness ; and , although it be hard and irksome , yet it endeth in a glorious city , which is called the city of the great king . " " and the third road -- the bonnie road -- that runs up the brae among the ferns , and leadeth no mortal kens whither , but i ken where it leadeth , thomas -- for it leadeth unto fair elf - land ; and that road take we . " " and , mark'ee , thomas , if ever thou hopest to see thine own tower of ercildoune again , take care of thy tongue when we reach our journey 's end , and speak no single word to anyone save me -- for the mortal who openeth his lips rashly in fairy - land must bide there for ever . " | why did the queen of fairies stop at the desert ? | they were at their destination . | summary | causal relationship | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | but the fairy queen suddenly tightened her rein , and the grey palfrey stopped short in its wild career . " now must thou descend to earth , thomas , " said the lady , glancing over her shoulder at her unhappy captive , " and lout down , and lay thy head on my knee , and i will show thee hidden things , which can not be seen by mortal eyes . " so thomas dismounted , and louted down , and rested his head on the fairy queen 's knee ; and lo , as he looked once more over the desert , everything seemed changed . for he saw three roads leading across it now , which he had not noticed before , and each of these three roads was different . one of them was broad , and level , and even , and it ran straight on across the sand , so that no one who was travelling by it could possibly lose his way . | what did the queen of fairies order thomas to do after they stopped at the desert ? | bend down and lay his head on her knee . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | but the fairy queen suddenly tightened her rein , and the grey palfrey stopped short in its wild career . " now must thou descend to earth , thomas , " said the lady , glancing over her shoulder at her unhappy captive , " and lout down , and lay thy head on my knee , and i will show thee hidden things , which can not be seen by mortal eyes . " so thomas dismounted , and louted down , and rested his head on the fairy queen 's knee ; and lo , as he looked once more over the desert , everything seemed changed . for he saw three roads leading across it now , which he had not noticed before , and each of these three roads was different . one of them was broad , and level , and even , and it ran straight on across the sand , so that no one who was travelling by it could possibly lose his way . | what did the queen of fairies plan to show thomas ? | hidden things . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | but the fairy queen suddenly tightened her rein , and the grey palfrey stopped short in its wild career . " now must thou descend to earth , thomas , " said the lady , glancing over her shoulder at her unhappy captive , " and lout down , and lay thy head on my knee , and i will show thee hidden things , which can not be seen by mortal eyes . " so thomas dismounted , and louted down , and rested his head on the fairy queen 's knee ; and lo , as he looked once more over the desert , everything seemed changed . for he saw three roads leading across it now , which he had not noticed before , and each of these three roads was different . one of them was broad , and level , and even , and it ran straight on across the sand , so that no one who was travelling by it could possibly lose his way . | what happened after thomas looked once more over the desert ? | everything seemed changed . | local | outcome resolution | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | but the fairy queen suddenly tightened her rein , and the grey palfrey stopped short in its wild career . " now must thou descend to earth , thomas , " said the lady , glancing over her shoulder at her unhappy captive , " and lout down , and lay thy head on my knee , and i will show thee hidden things , which can not be seen by mortal eyes . " so thomas dismounted , and louted down , and rested his head on the fairy queen 's knee ; and lo , as he looked once more over the desert , everything seemed changed . for he saw three roads leading across it now , which he had not noticed before , and each of these three roads was different . one of them was broad , and level , and even , and it ran straight on across the sand , so that no one who was travelling by it could possibly lose his way . | what did thomas see after he looked once more over the desert ? | three roads . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | and the second road was as different from the first as it well could be . it was narrow , and winding , and long ; and there was a thorn hedge on one side of it , and a briar hedge on the other ; and those hedges grew so high , and their branches were so wild and tangled , that those who were travelling along that road would have some difficulty in persevering on their journey at all . and the third road was unlike any of the others . it was a bonnie , bonnie road , winding up a hillside among brackens , and heather , and golden - yellow whins , and it looked as if it would be pleasant travelling , to pass that way . " now , " said the fairy queen , " and thou wilt , i shall tell thee where these three roads lead to . the first road , as thou seest , is broad , and even , and easy , and there be many that choose it to travel on . but though it be a good road , it leadeth to a bad end , and the folk that choose it repent their choice for ever . " | what did the queen of fairies explain to thomas after he saw the three roads ? | where these three roads lead to . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | and the second road was as different from the first as it well could be . it was narrow , and winding , and long ; and there was a thorn hedge on one side of it , and a briar hedge on the other ; and those hedges grew so high , and their branches were so wild and tangled , that those who were travelling along that road would have some difficulty in persevering on their journey at all . and the third road was unlike any of the others . it was a bonnie , bonnie road , winding up a hillside among brackens , and heather , and golden - yellow whins , and it looked as if it would be pleasant travelling , to pass that way . " now , " said the fairy queen , " and thou wilt , i shall tell thee where these three roads lead to . the first road , as thou seest , is broad , and even , and easy , and there be many that choose it to travel on . but though it be a good road , it leadeth to a bad end , and the folk that choose it repent their choice for ever . " | why did folks regret choosing the first road ? | it leads to a bad end . | local | causal relationship | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " and as for the narrow road , all hampered and hindered by the thorns and the briars , there be few that be troubled to ask where that leadeth to . but did they ask , perchance more of them might be stirred up to set out along it . for that is the road of righteousness ; and , although it be hard and irksome , yet it endeth in a glorious city , which is called the city of the great king . " " and the third road -- the bonnie road -- that runs up the brae among the ferns , and leadeth no mortal kens whither , but i ken where it leadeth , thomas -- for it leadeth unto fair elf - land ; and that road take we . " " and , mark'ee , thomas , if ever thou hopest to see thine own tower of ercildoune again , take care of thy tongue when we reach our journey 's end , and speak no single word to anyone save me -- for the mortal who openeth his lips rashly in fairy - land must bide there for ever . " | why didn't folks ask where the narrow road led to ? | the road had thorns and briars . | local | causal relationship | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " and as for the narrow road , all hampered and hindered by the thorns and the briars , there be few that be troubled to ask where that leadeth to . but did they ask , perchance more of them might be stirred up to set out along it . for that is the road of righteousness ; and , although it be hard and irksome , yet it endeth in a glorious city , which is called the city of the great king . " " and the third road -- the bonnie road -- that runs up the brae among the ferns , and leadeth no mortal kens whither , but i ken where it leadeth , thomas -- for it leadeth unto fair elf - land ; and that road take we . " " and , mark'ee , thomas , if ever thou hopest to see thine own tower of ercildoune again , take care of thy tongue when we reach our journey 's end , and speak no single word to anyone save me -- for the mortal who openeth his lips rashly in fairy - land must bide there for ever . " | why would folks set out along the narrow road if they asked where it led to ? | the road led to a glorious city . | local | causal relationship | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " and as for the narrow road , all hampered and hindered by the thorns and the briars , there be few that be troubled to ask where that leadeth to . but did they ask , perchance more of them might be stirred up to set out along it . for that is the road of righteousness ; and , although it be hard and irksome , yet it endeth in a glorious city , which is called the city of the great king . " " and the third road -- the bonnie road -- that runs up the brae among the ferns , and leadeth no mortal kens whither , but i ken where it leadeth , thomas -- for it leadeth unto fair elf - land ; and that road take we . " " and , mark'ee , thomas , if ever thou hopest to see thine own tower of ercildoune again , take care of thy tongue when we reach our journey 's end , and speak no single word to anyone save me -- for the mortal who openeth his lips rashly in fairy - land must bide there for ever . " | what road did thomas and the queen of fairies need to take ? | the third road . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " and as for the narrow road , all hampered and hindered by the thorns and the briars , there be few that be troubled to ask where that leadeth to . but did they ask , perchance more of them might be stirred up to set out along it . for that is the road of righteousness ; and , although it be hard and irksome , yet it endeth in a glorious city , which is called the city of the great king . " " and the third road -- the bonnie road -- that runs up the brae among the ferns , and leadeth no mortal kens whither , but i ken where it leadeth , thomas -- for it leadeth unto fair elf - land ; and that road take we . " " and , mark'ee , thomas , if ever thou hopest to see thine own tower of ercildoune again , take care of thy tongue when we reach our journey 's end , and speak no single word to anyone save me -- for the mortal who openeth his lips rashly in fairy - land must bide there for ever . " | why did thomas and the queen of fairies need to take the third road ? | the road lead to elf - land . | local | causal relationship | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " and as for the narrow road , all hampered and hindered by the thorns and the briars , there be few that be troubled to ask where that leadeth to . but did they ask , perchance more of them might be stirred up to set out along it . for that is the road of righteousness ; and , although it be hard and irksome , yet it endeth in a glorious city , which is called the city of the great king . " " and the third road -- the bonnie road -- that runs up the brae among the ferns , and leadeth no mortal kens whither , but i ken where it leadeth , thomas -- for it leadeth unto fair elf - land ; and that road take we . " " and , mark'ee , thomas , if ever thou hopest to see thine own tower of ercildoune again , take care of thy tongue when we reach our journey 's end , and speak no single word to anyone save me -- for the mortal who openeth his lips rashly in fairy - land must bide there for ever . " | what did thomas need to do to go home ? | he can not speak . | local | action | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " and as for the narrow road , all hampered and hindered by the thorns and the briars , there be few that be troubled to ask where that leadeth to . but did they ask , perchance more of them might be stirred up to set out along it . for that is the road of righteousness ; and , although it be hard and irksome , yet it endeth in a glorious city , which is called the city of the great king . " " and the third road -- the bonnie road -- that runs up the brae among the ferns , and leadeth no mortal kens whither , but i ken where it leadeth , thomas -- for it leadeth unto fair elf - land ; and that road take we . " " and , mark'ee , thomas , if ever thou hopest to see thine own tower of ercildoune again , take care of thy tongue when we reach our journey 's end , and speak no single word to anyone save me -- for the mortal who openeth his lips rashly in fairy - land must bide there for ever . " | why couldn't thomas speak in fairy-land ? | the mortals who open his lips rashly in fairy - land must bide there for ever . | local | causal relationship | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | then she bade him mount her palfrey again , and they rode on . the ferny road was not so bonnie all the way as it had been at first , however . for they had not ridden along it very far before it led them into a narrow ravine , which seemed to go right down under the earth , where there was no ray of light to guide them , and where the air was dank and heavy . there was a sound of rushing water everywhere , and at last the grey palfrey plunged right into it ; and it crept up , cold and chill , first over thomas 's feet , and then over his knees . his courage had been slowly ebbing ever since he had been parted from the daylight , but now he gave himself up for lost ; for it seemed to him certain that his strange companion and he would never come safe to their journey 's end . he fell forward in a kind of swoon ; and , if it had not been that he had tight hold of the fairy 's ash - grey gown , i warrant he had fallen from his seat , and had been drowned . but all things , be they good or bad , pass in time , and at last the darkness began to lighten , and the light grew stronger , until they were back in broad sunshine . | what did thomas and the queen of fairies ride on ? | her palfrey . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | then she bade him mount her palfrey again , and they rode on . the ferny road was not so bonnie all the way as it had been at first , however . for they had not ridden along it very far before it led them into a narrow ravine , which seemed to go right down under the earth , where there was no ray of light to guide them , and where the air was dank and heavy . there was a sound of rushing water everywhere , and at last the grey palfrey plunged right into it ; and it crept up , cold and chill , first over thomas 's feet , and then over his knees . his courage had been slowly ebbing ever since he had been parted from the daylight , but now he gave himself up for lost ; for it seemed to him certain that his strange companion and he would never come safe to their journey 's end . he fell forward in a kind of swoon ; and , if it had not been that he had tight hold of the fairy 's ash - grey gown , i warrant he had fallen from his seat , and had been drowned . but all things , be they good or bad , pass in time , and at last the darkness began to lighten , and the light grew stronger , until they were back in broad sunshine . | how did thomas feel after he parted from the daylight ? | scared . | local | feeling | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | then she bade him mount her palfrey again , and they rode on . the ferny road was not so bonnie all the way as it had been at first , however . for they had not ridden along it very far before it led them into a narrow ravine , which seemed to go right down under the earth , where there was no ray of light to guide them , and where the air was dank and heavy . there was a sound of rushing water everywhere , and at last the grey palfrey plunged right into it ; and it crept up , cold and chill , first over thomas 's feet , and then over his knees . his courage had been slowly ebbing ever since he had been parted from the daylight , but now he gave himself up for lost ; for it seemed to him certain that his strange companion and he would never come safe to their journey 's end . he fell forward in a kind of swoon ; and , if it had not been that he had tight hold of the fairy 's ash - grey gown , i warrant he had fallen from his seat , and had been drowned . but all things , be they good or bad , pass in time , and at last the darkness began to lighten , and the light grew stronger , until they were back in broad sunshine . | what did thomas do to keep himself from falling off the palfrey ? | held onto the fairy 's ash - grey gown . | local | action | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | then thomas took courage , and looked up ; and lo , they were riding through a beautiful orchard , where apples and pears , dates and figs and wine - berries grew in great abundance . and his tongue was so parched and dry , and he felt so faint , that he longed for some of the fruit to restore him . he stretched out his hand to pluck some of it ; but his companion turned in her saddle and forbade him . " there is nothing safe for thee to eat here , " she said , " save an apple , which i will give thee presently . if thou touch aught else thou art bound to remain in fairy - land for ever . " so poor thomas had to restrain himself as best he could ; and they rode slowly on , until they came to a tiny tree all covered with red apples . the fairy queen bent down and plucked one , and handed it to her companion . | where were thomas and the queen of fairies after they were back in broad sunshine ? | a beautiful orchard . | local | setting | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | then thomas took courage , and looked up ; and lo , they were riding through a beautiful orchard , where apples and pears , dates and figs and wine - berries grew in great abundance . and his tongue was so parched and dry , and he felt so faint , that he longed for some of the fruit to restore him . he stretched out his hand to pluck some of it ; but his companion turned in her saddle and forbade him . " there is nothing safe for thee to eat here , " she said , " save an apple , which i will give thee presently . if thou touch aught else thou art bound to remain in fairy - land for ever . " so poor thomas had to restrain himself as best he could ; and they rode slowly on , until they came to a tiny tree all covered with red apples . the fairy queen bent down and plucked one , and handed it to her companion . | what did thomas see in the beautiful orchard ? | apples , pears , dates , figs , and wine - berries . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | then thomas took courage , and looked up ; and lo , they were riding through a beautiful orchard , where apples and pears , dates and figs and wine - berries grew in great abundance . and his tongue was so parched and dry , and he felt so faint , that he longed for some of the fruit to restore him . he stretched out his hand to pluck some of it ; but his companion turned in her saddle and forbade him . " there is nothing safe for thee to eat here , " she said , " save an apple , which i will give thee presently . if thou touch aught else thou art bound to remain in fairy - land for ever . " so poor thomas had to restrain himself as best he could ; and they rode slowly on , until they came to a tiny tree all covered with red apples . the fairy queen bent down and plucked one , and handed it to her companion . | why did thomas want to eat some of the fruit ? | his tongue was so parched and dry , and he felt so faint . | local | causal relationship | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | then thomas took courage , and looked up ; and lo , they were riding through a beautiful orchard , where apples and pears , dates and figs and wine - berries grew in great abundance . and his tongue was so parched and dry , and he felt so faint , that he longed for some of the fruit to restore him . he stretched out his hand to pluck some of it ; but his companion turned in her saddle and forbade him . " there is nothing safe for thee to eat here , " she said , " save an apple , which i will give thee presently . if thou touch aught else thou art bound to remain in fairy - land for ever . " so poor thomas had to restrain himself as best he could ; and they rode slowly on , until they came to a tiny tree all covered with red apples . the fairy queen bent down and plucked one , and handed it to her companion . | what did the queen of fairies do when thomas stretched out his hand to pluck some fruit ? | turned in her saddle and forbade him . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | then thomas took courage , and looked up ; and lo , they were riding through a beautiful orchard , where apples and pears , dates and figs and wine - berries grew in great abundance . and his tongue was so parched and dry , and he felt so faint , that he longed for some of the fruit to restore him . he stretched out his hand to pluck some of it ; but his companion turned in her saddle and forbade him . " there is nothing safe for thee to eat here , " she said , " save an apple , which i will give thee presently . if thou touch aught else thou art bound to remain in fairy - land for ever . " so poor thomas had to restrain himself as best he could ; and they rode slowly on , until they came to a tiny tree all covered with red apples . the fairy queen bent down and plucked one , and handed it to her companion . | why did the queen of fairies forbid thomas from eating fruits in the orchard ? | it was not safe to eat . | local | causal relationship | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | then thomas took courage , and looked up ; and lo , they were riding through a beautiful orchard , where apples and pears , dates and figs and wine - berries grew in great abundance . and his tongue was so parched and dry , and he felt so faint , that he longed for some of the fruit to restore him . he stretched out his hand to pluck some of it ; but his companion turned in her saddle and forbade him . " there is nothing safe for thee to eat here , " she said , " save an apple , which i will give thee presently . if thou touch aught else thou art bound to remain in fairy - land for ever . " so poor thomas had to restrain himself as best he could ; and they rode slowly on , until they came to a tiny tree all covered with red apples . the fairy queen bent down and plucked one , and handed it to her companion . " this i can give thee , " she said , " and i do it gladly , for these apples are the apples of truth ; and whoso eateth them gaineth this reward , that his lips will never more be able to frame a lie . " thomas took the apple , and ate it ; and for evermore the grace of truth rested on his lips ; and that is why , in after years , men called him " true thomas . " they had only a little way to go after this , before they came in sight of a magnificent castle standing on a hillside . " yonder is my abode , " said the queen , pointing to it proudly . " there dwelleth my lord and all the nobles of his court ; and , as my lord hath an uncertain temper and shows no liking for any strange gallant whom he sees in my company , i pray thee , both for thy sake and mine , to utter no word to anyone who speaketh to thee ; and , if anyone should ask me who and what thou art , i will tell them that thou art dumb . so wilt thou pass unnoticed in the crowd . " | why did the queen of fairies give thomas a red apple ? | he could eat this fruit . | summary | causal relationship | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " this i can give thee , " she said , " and i do it gladly , for these apples are the apples of truth ; and whoso eateth them gaineth this reward , that his lips will never more be able to frame a lie . " thomas took the apple , and ate it ; and for evermore the grace of truth rested on his lips ; and that is why , in after years , men called him " true thomas . " they had only a little way to go after this , before they came in sight of a magnificent castle standing on a hillside . " yonder is my abode , " said the queen , pointing to it proudly . " there dwelleth my lord and all the nobles of his court ; and , as my lord hath an uncertain temper and shows no liking for any strange gallant whom he sees in my company , i pray thee , both for thy sake and mine , to utter no word to anyone who speaketh to thee ; and , if anyone should ask me who and what thou art , i will tell them that thou art dumb . so wilt thou pass unnoticed in the crowd . " | what did men call thomas ? | true thomas . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " this i can give thee , " she said , " and i do it gladly , for these apples are the apples of truth ; and whoso eateth them gaineth this reward , that his lips will never more be able to frame a lie . " thomas took the apple , and ate it ; and for evermore the grace of truth rested on his lips ; and that is why , in after years , men called him " true thomas . " they had only a little way to go after this , before they came in sight of a magnificent castle standing on a hillside . " yonder is my abode , " said the queen , pointing to it proudly . " there dwelleth my lord and all the nobles of his court ; and , as my lord hath an uncertain temper and shows no liking for any strange gallant whom he sees in my company , i pray thee , both for thy sake and mine , to utter no word to anyone who speaketh to thee ; and , if anyone should ask me who and what thou art , i will tell them that thou art dumb . so wilt thou pass unnoticed in the crowd . " | why did men call thomas as true thomas ? | the grace of truth rested on his lips . | local | causal relationship | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " this i can give thee , " she said , " and i do it gladly , for these apples are the apples of truth ; and whoso eateth them gaineth this reward , that his lips will never more be able to frame a lie . " thomas took the apple , and ate it ; and for evermore the grace of truth rested on his lips ; and that is why , in after years , men called him " true thomas . " they had only a little way to go after this , before they came in sight of a magnificent castle standing on a hillside . " yonder is my abode , " said the queen , pointing to it proudly . " there dwelleth my lord and all the nobles of his court ; and , as my lord hath an uncertain temper and shows no liking for any strange gallant whom he sees in my company , i pray thee , both for thy sake and mine , to utter no word to anyone who speaketh to thee ; and , if anyone should ask me who and what thou art , i will tell them that thou art dumb . so wilt thou pass unnoticed in the crowd . " | where did thomas and queen of fairies go to after they passed through the orchard ? | a magnificent castle . | local | setting | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " this i can give thee , " she said , " and i do it gladly , for these apples are the apples of truth ; and whoso eateth them gaineth this reward , that his lips will never more be able to frame a lie . " thomas took the apple , and ate it ; and for evermore the grace of truth rested on his lips ; and that is why , in after years , men called him " true thomas . " they had only a little way to go after this , before they came in sight of a magnificent castle standing on a hillside . " yonder is my abode , " said the queen , pointing to it proudly . " there dwelleth my lord and all the nobles of his court ; and , as my lord hath an uncertain temper and shows no liking for any strange gallant whom he sees in my company , i pray thee , both for thy sake and mine , to utter no word to anyone who speaketh to thee ; and , if anyone should ask me who and what thou art , i will tell them that thou art dumb . so wilt thou pass unnoticed in the crowd . " | what did the queen of the fairies order thomas to do after they arrived at the castle ? | not speak to anyone . | local | action | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | with these words the lady raised her hunting - horn , and blew a loud and piercing blast ; and , as she did so , a marvellous change came over her again ; for her ugly ash - covered gown dropped off her , and the grey in her hair vanished , and she appeared once more in her green riding - skirt and mantle , and her face grew young and fair . and a wonderful change passed over thomas also ; for , as he chanced to glance downwards , he found that his rough country clothes had been transformed into a suit of fine brown cloth , and that on his feet he wore satin shoon . immediately the sound of the horn rang out , the doors of the castle flew open , and the king hurried out to meet the queen , accompanied by such a number of knights and ladies , minstrels and page - boys , that thomas , who had slid from his palfrey , had no difficulty in obeying her wishes and passing into the castle unobserved . everyone seemed very glad to see the queen back again , and they crowded into the great hall in her train , and she spoke to them all graciously , and allowed them to kiss her hand . then she passed , with her husband , to a dais at the far end of the huge apartment , where two thrones stood , on which the royal pair seated themselves to watch the revels which now began . | what did the queen of fairies do after she gave thomas the instructions at the castle ? | raised her hunting - horn , and blew a loud and piercing blast . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | with these words the lady raised her hunting - horn , and blew a loud and piercing blast ; and , as she did so , a marvellous change came over her again ; for her ugly ash - covered gown dropped off her , and the grey in her hair vanished , and she appeared once more in her green riding - skirt and mantle , and her face grew young and fair . and a wonderful change passed over thomas also ; for , as he chanced to glance downwards , he found that his rough country clothes had been transformed into a suit of fine brown cloth , and that on his feet he wore satin shoon . immediately the sound of the horn rang out , the doors of the castle flew open , and the king hurried out to meet the queen , accompanied by such a number of knights and ladies , minstrels and page - boys , that thomas , who had slid from his palfrey , had no difficulty in obeying her wishes and passing into the castle unobserved . everyone seemed very glad to see the queen back again , and they crowded into the great hall in her train , and she spoke to them all graciously , and allowed them to kiss her hand . then she passed , with her husband , to a dais at the far end of the huge apartment , where two thrones stood , on which the royal pair seated themselves to watch the revels which now began . | what happened after the queen of fairies blew her hunting-horn ? | she became young and beautiful again . | local | outcome resolution | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | with these words the lady raised her hunting - horn , and blew a loud and piercing blast ; and , as she did so , a marvellous change came over her again ; for her ugly ash - covered gown dropped off her , and the grey in her hair vanished , and she appeared once more in her green riding - skirt and mantle , and her face grew young and fair . and a wonderful change passed over thomas also ; for , as he chanced to glance downwards , he found that his rough country clothes had been transformed into a suit of fine brown cloth , and that on his feet he wore satin shoon . immediately the sound of the horn rang out , the doors of the castle flew open , and the king hurried out to meet the queen , accompanied by such a number of knights and ladies , minstrels and page - boys , that thomas , who had slid from his palfrey , had no difficulty in obeying her wishes and passing into the castle unobserved . everyone seemed very glad to see the queen back again , and they crowded into the great hall in her train , and she spoke to them all graciously , and allowed them to kiss her hand . then she passed , with her husband , to a dais at the far end of the huge apartment , where two thrones stood , on which the royal pair seated themselves to watch the revels which now began . | who hurried out to meet the queen ? | the king . | local | character | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | with these words the lady raised her hunting - horn , and blew a loud and piercing blast ; and , as she did so , a marvellous change came over her again ; for her ugly ash - covered gown dropped off her , and the grey in her hair vanished , and she appeared once more in her green riding - skirt and mantle , and her face grew young and fair . and a wonderful change passed over thomas also ; for , as he chanced to glance downwards , he found that his rough country clothes had been transformed into a suit of fine brown cloth , and that on his feet he wore satin shoon . immediately the sound of the horn rang out , the doors of the castle flew open , and the king hurried out to meet the queen , accompanied by such a number of knights and ladies , minstrels and page - boys , that thomas , who had slid from his palfrey , had no difficulty in obeying her wishes and passing into the castle unobserved . everyone seemed very glad to see the queen back again , and they crowded into the great hall in her train , and she spoke to them all graciously , and allowed them to kiss her hand . then she passed , with her husband , to a dais at the far end of the huge apartment , where two thrones stood , on which the royal pair seated themselves to watch the revels which now began . | what did thomas do after the king hurried out to meet the queen ? | obeyed her wishes and passed into the castle unobserved . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | with these words the lady raised her hunting - horn , and blew a loud and piercing blast ; and , as she did so , a marvellous change came over her again ; for her ugly ash - covered gown dropped off her , and the grey in her hair vanished , and she appeared once more in her green riding - skirt and mantle , and her face grew young and fair . and a wonderful change passed over thomas also ; for , as he chanced to glance downwards , he found that his rough country clothes had been transformed into a suit of fine brown cloth , and that on his feet he wore satin shoon . immediately the sound of the horn rang out , the doors of the castle flew open , and the king hurried out to meet the queen , accompanied by such a number of knights and ladies , minstrels and page - boys , that thomas , who had slid from his palfrey , had no difficulty in obeying her wishes and passing into the castle unobserved . everyone seemed very glad to see the queen back again , and they crowded into the great hall in her train , and she spoke to them all graciously , and allowed them to kiss her hand . then she passed , with her husband , to a dais at the far end of the huge apartment , where two thrones stood , on which the royal pair seated themselves to watch the revels which now began . | how will everyone feel after the queen came back ? | very glad . | local | prediction | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | poor thomas , meanwhile , stood far away at the other end of the hall , feeling very lonely , yet fascinated by the extraordinary scene on which he was gazing . for , although all the fine ladies , and courtiers , and knights were dancing in one part of the hall , there were huntsmen coming and going in another part , carrying in great antlered deer , which apparently they had killed in the chase , and throwing them down in heaps on the floor . and there were rows of cooks standing beside the dead animals , cutting them up into joints , and bearing away the joints to be cooked . altogether it was such a strange , fantastic scene that thomas took no heed of how the time flew , but stood and gazed , and gazed , never speaking a word to anybody . this went on for three long days , then the queen rose from her throne , and , stepping from the dais , crossed the hall to where he was standing . | why did thomas feel very lonely at the castle ? | he could not talk to anyone . | local | causal relationship | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | poor thomas , meanwhile , stood far away at the other end of the hall , feeling very lonely , yet fascinated by the extraordinary scene on which he was gazing . for , although all the fine ladies , and courtiers , and knights were dancing in one part of the hall , there were huntsmen coming and going in another part , carrying in great antlered deer , which apparently they had killed in the chase , and throwing them down in heaps on the floor . and there were rows of cooks standing beside the dead animals , cutting them up into joints , and bearing away the joints to be cooked . altogether it was such a strange , fantastic scene that thomas took no heed of how the time flew , but stood and gazed , and gazed , never speaking a word to anybody . this went on for three long days , then the queen rose from her throne , and , stepping from the dais , crossed the hall to where he was standing . | what did the huntsmen bring back ? | great antlered deer . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | poor thomas , meanwhile , stood far away at the other end of the hall , feeling very lonely , yet fascinated by the extraordinary scene on which he was gazing . for , although all the fine ladies , and courtiers , and knights were dancing in one part of the hall , there were huntsmen coming and going in another part , carrying in great antlered deer , which apparently they had killed in the chase , and throwing them down in heaps on the floor . and there were rows of cooks standing beside the dead animals , cutting them up into joints , and bearing away the joints to be cooked . altogether it was such a strange , fantastic scene that thomas took no heed of how the time flew , but stood and gazed , and gazed , never speaking a word to anybody . this went on for three long days , then the queen rose from her throne , and , stepping from the dais , crossed the hall to where he was standing . | what did thomas do while he was in the castle ? | stood and gazed , and gazed , never speaking a word to anybody . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " it is time to mount and ride , thomas , " she said , " if thou wouldst ever see the fair castle of ercildoune again . " thomas looked at her in amazement . " thou spokest of seven long years , lady , " he exclaimed , " and i have been here but three days . " the queen smiled . " time passeth quickly in fairy - land , my friend , " she replied . " thou thinkest that thou hast been here but three days . it is seven years since we two met . and now it is time for thee to go . i would fain have had thy presence with me longer , but i dare not , for thine own sake . for every seventh year an evil spirit cometh from the regions of darkness , and carrieth back with him one of our followers , whomsoever he chanceth to choose . and , as thou art a goodly fellow , i fear that he might choose thee . " " so , as i would be loth to let harm befall thee , i will take thee back to thine own country this very night . " | why did thomas only have to stay in fairy-land for three days instead of seven years ? | time passed quickly in fairy - land . | local | causal relationship | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " it is time to mount and ride , thomas , " she said , " if thou wouldst ever see the fair castle of ercildoune again . " thomas looked at her in amazement . " thou spokest of seven long years , lady , " he exclaimed , " and i have been here but three days . " the queen smiled . " time passeth quickly in fairy - land , my friend , " she replied . " thou thinkest that thou hast been here but three days . it is seven years since we two met . and now it is time for thee to go . i would fain have had thy presence with me longer , but i dare not , for thine own sake . for every seventh year an evil spirit cometh from the regions of darkness , and carrieth back with him one of our followers , whomsoever he chanceth to choose . and , as thou art a goodly fellow , i fear that he might choose thee . " " so , as i would be loth to let harm befall thee , i will take thee back to thine own country this very night . " | what did thomas need to do to go back home ? | mount and ride the palfrey . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " it is time to mount and ride , thomas , " she said , " if thou wouldst ever see the fair castle of ercildoune again . " thomas looked at her in amazement . " thou spokest of seven long years , lady , " he exclaimed , " and i have been here but three days . " the queen smiled . " time passeth quickly in fairy - land , my friend , " she replied . " thou thinkest that thou hast been here but three days . it is seven years since we two met . and now it is time for thee to go . i would fain have had thy presence with me longer , but i dare not , for thine own sake . for every seventh year an evil spirit cometh from the regions of darkness , and carrieth back with him one of our followers , whomsoever he chanceth to choose . and , as thou art a goodly fellow , i fear that he might choose thee . " " so , as i would be loth to let harm befall thee , i will take thee back to thine own country this very night . " | why couldn't thomas stay in fairy-land any longer ? | every seventh year an evil spirit came from the regions of darkness , and carried back with him one of their followers . | local | causal relationship | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " it is time to mount and ride , thomas , " she said , " if thou wouldst ever see the fair castle of ercildoune again . " thomas looked at her in amazement . " thou spokest of seven long years , lady , " he exclaimed , " and i have been here but three days . " the queen smiled . " time passeth quickly in fairy - land , my friend , " she replied . " thou thinkest that thou hast been here but three days . it is seven years since we two met . and now it is time for thee to go . i would fain have had thy presence with me longer , but i dare not , for thine own sake . for every seventh year an evil spirit cometh from the regions of darkness , and carrieth back with him one of our followers , whomsoever he chanceth to choose . and , as thou art a goodly fellow , i fear that he might choose thee . " " so , as i would be loth to let harm befall thee , i will take thee back to thine own country this very night . " | why did the queen fear that the evil spirt would take thomas ? | he was a good fellow . | local | causal relationship | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " it is time to mount and ride , thomas , " she said , " if thou wouldst ever see the fair castle of ercildoune again . " thomas looked at her in amazement . " thou spokest of seven long years , lady , " he exclaimed , " and i have been here but three days . " the queen smiled . " time passeth quickly in fairy - land , my friend , " she replied . " thou thinkest that thou hast been here but three days . it is seven years since we two met . and now it is time for thee to go . i would fain have had thy presence with me longer , but i dare not , for thine own sake . for every seventh year an evil spirit cometh from the regions of darkness , and carrieth back with him one of our followers , whomsoever he chanceth to choose . and , as thou art a goodly fellow , i fear that he might choose thee . " " so , as i would be loth to let harm befall thee , i will take thee back to thine own country this very night . " | why did the queen take thomas back to his country the same night ? | she did not want anything bad to happen to him . | local | causal relationship | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | " it is time to mount and ride , thomas , " she said , " if thou wouldst ever see the fair castle of ercildoune again . " thomas looked at her in amazement . " thou spokest of seven long years , lady , " he exclaimed , " and i have been here but three days . " the queen smiled . " time passeth quickly in fairy - land , my friend , " she replied . " thou thinkest that thou hast been here but three days . it is seven years since we two met . and now it is time for thee to go . i would fain have had thy presence with me longer , but i dare not , for thine own sake . for every seventh year an evil spirit cometh from the regions of darkness , and carrieth back with him one of our followers , whomsoever he chanceth to choose . and , as thou art a goodly fellow , i fear that he might choose thee . " " so , as i would be loth to let harm befall thee , i will take thee back to thine own country this very night . " | how did thomas feel after the queen told him he could leave ? | surprised . | local | feeling | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | once more the grey palfrey was brought , and thomas and the queen mounted it ; and , as they had come , so they returned to the eildon tree near the huntly burn . then the queen bade thomas farewell ; and , as a parting gift , he asked her to give him something that would let people know that he had really been to fairy - land . " i have already given thee the gift of truth , " she replied . " i will now give thee the gifts of prophecy and poesie ; so that thou wilt be able to foretell the future , and also to write wondrous verses . and , besides these unseen gifts , here is something that mortals can see with their own eyes -- a harp that was fashioned in fairy - land . fare thee well , my friend . some day , perchance , i will return for thee again . " with these words the lady vanished , and thomas was left alone , feeling a little sorry , if the truth must be told , at parting with such a radiant being and coming back to the ordinary haunts of men . | where did thomas and the queen return to after they left fairy-land ? | the eildon tree near the huntly burn . | local | setting | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | once more the grey palfrey was brought , and thomas and the queen mounted it ; and , as they had come , so they returned to the eildon tree near the huntly burn . then the queen bade thomas farewell ; and , as a parting gift , he asked her to give him something that would let people know that he had really been to fairy - land . " i have already given thee the gift of truth , " she replied . " i will now give thee the gifts of prophecy and poesie ; so that thou wilt be able to foretell the future , and also to write wondrous verses . and , besides these unseen gifts , here is something that mortals can see with their own eyes -- a harp that was fashioned in fairy - land . fare thee well , my friend . some day , perchance , i will return for thee again . " with these words the lady vanished , and thomas was left alone , feeling a little sorry , if the truth must be told , at parting with such a radiant being and coming back to the ordinary haunts of men . | what did thomas ask the queen for before she left ? | a parting gift . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | once more the grey palfrey was brought , and thomas and the queen mounted it ; and , as they had come , so they returned to the eildon tree near the huntly burn . then the queen bade thomas farewell ; and , as a parting gift , he asked her to give him something that would let people know that he had really been to fairy - land . " i have already given thee the gift of truth , " she replied . " i will now give thee the gifts of prophecy and poesie ; so that thou wilt be able to foretell the future , and also to write wondrous verses . and , besides these unseen gifts , here is something that mortals can see with their own eyes -- a harp that was fashioned in fairy - land . fare thee well , my friend . some day , perchance , i will return for thee again . " with these words the lady vanished , and thomas was left alone , feeling a little sorry , if the truth must be told , at parting with such a radiant being and coming back to the ordinary haunts of men . | why did thomas want a parting gift ? | he wanted to show people that he had been to fairy - land . | local | causal relationship | implicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | once more the grey palfrey was brought , and thomas and the queen mounted it ; and , as they had come , so they returned to the eildon tree near the huntly burn . then the queen bade thomas farewell ; and , as a parting gift , he asked her to give him something that would let people know that he had really been to fairy - land . " i have already given thee the gift of truth , " she replied . " i will now give thee the gifts of prophecy and poesie ; so that thou wilt be able to foretell the future , and also to write wondrous verses . and , besides these unseen gifts , here is something that mortals can see with their own eyes -- a harp that was fashioned in fairy - land . fare thee well , my friend . some day , perchance , i will return for thee again . " with these words the lady vanished , and thomas was left alone , feeling a little sorry , if the truth must be told , at parting with such a radiant being and coming back to the ordinary haunts of men . | what did the queen give to thomas as a parting gift ? | the gifts of prophecy and poesie . | local | action | explicit | ||
thomas-the-rhymer | once more the grey palfrey was brought , and thomas and the queen mounted it ; and , as they had come , so they returned to the eildon tree near the huntly burn . then the queen bade thomas farewell ; and , as a parting gift , he asked her to give him something that would let people know that he had really been to fairy - land . " i have already given thee the gift of truth , " she replied . " i will now give thee the gifts of prophecy and poesie ; so that thou wilt be able to foretell the future , and also to write wondrous verses . and , besides these unseen gifts , here is something that mortals can see with their own eyes -- a harp that was fashioned in fairy - land . fare thee well , my friend . some day , perchance , i will return for thee again . " with these words the lady vanished , and thomas was left alone , feeling a little sorry , if the truth must be told , at parting with such a radiant being and coming back to the ordinary haunts of men . | why did the queen give thomas the gifts of prophecy and poesie ? | these gave him the power to foretell the future , and to write wondrous verses . | local | causal relationship | implicit |