The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-17
How the Wolf Waa Made-

When Allfsther had created the world and all
the beasts. according 70 an Esthonian legend in
LOn0mdn's Magazine, he asked the devil:
Don't you admire my work, Or do you think
there is any important plant or any useful ami
nal a-vantingS or that the hills are not high
enough or the seas not deep enoughY'
1his gracious question pleased the devil very
much. He took heart and answered: There
IS no fault to be found with your work, but
SIN / can't help thinking there is one beast too
What beasts" asked the Creator in SURPRISE
Wei, said the devil, "a beast to watch and
guard the woods that the shepherd boys may
not break the branches Of the trees nor hares
and goats nlbole the young shoots"
Have | not put bears and snakes in the
wood:' said the creator
No doubt you have" said the evil one but
these guardians go to sleep when winter comes,
and then it Rrleves TO see the wood without
protector, like an orphan"
Now, what the devil wanted was to make for
himself savage beast to worry Gods harm
less creatures, aud DO all sorts of mischief
What kind Of beast do you think is still
wanting" asked the Creator.
"One that could make myself if you would
let me. said the devil entreatingy
so be it, said the Creator Il won't hinder
you
But ask more than that" the devil con
tlnued II have not the power TO give my
creature life. II you would tell me how to do
that, you would soon see that my beast was as
good as any of yours
Il will grant you that also. When your. beast
is quite finished with his eyes and nose in their
rlgnt places, then say TO him: Arise and hunt
the deyilr"
Wen see about that" muttered the devil to
himself, and went away to a thick forest Here
he gathered together stones aud old leather
twigs and moss, and then brought from the
village Smithy two glowing sparks and lot of
iron nails.
Then he began his work He made the beasts
back of strong hedge stake. and its head of a
tree stump. its breast OF twigs and shoe leather
woven together, and its loinS of bricks He
made It's paws OF elderwood, and its tail of a
bunch Of ferns, and in its breast he put a stone
for heart. Then he covered the body with
moss, and set the two glowing sparks in its eve
sockets, and with the nails he made claws and
teeth for il.
When the devil had made this beast he was
highly delighted with it, and called it wof
But the wolf had no life.
Then the artist remembered the charm, and
cried; Wolf arise, and hunt
At this the wolf raised lis head and licked its
lirs.
This gave the devil such fright that he could
not say another word. But he soon recovered
himself and cried: Wolf, arise and hunt All
father
But the wolf lay still without so much as a
wag OF its tail The devil repeated his charm
est heed.
Then the devil went back to AlIfather and
SAID; y on have not given me the right charm,
for the wolf will not STIR
What" said the Creator, ibid you saw. Rise
and hunt the devil p
The evil one had not expected this he had
nothing to ssy for himself, but was forced to 90
away crestfallen.
He tried again. Again be said: "Wof, arise
and hunt Alfather" All in valid
At last he went a long distance away from the
Vol and shouted; Wolf, arise" Then he
added in whisper; And hunt the devil"
Good heavens, how the wolf sprane upl He
was after the devil like the wind, and would GER
talnly have worried him if he had not crept
under big stone
Ever since the wolf has been the devils bit
teresU foe, always looking out for chance to
annoy and hurt hing His backbone is as strong
as hedge stake, hfs teeth and claws as sharp
as nails, and his hide covered with thick hair
HIS eyes shine like Goals of fire. Ills heart is
as hard as stone, for he carries off and kills
the harmless lambs If you throw stone at
him it drives him mad with rage; but if a herd
BOY manages to strike him with a stick he is SO
much ashamed that he will not come near that
flock again for three whole years But if ever
yo" see him in harvest time sitting in a clear
ing OF the wood. with his fiery eyes shining,
then then you may know that be is lying in wait for
the Lvll one.