The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1893-11-11
A FAIRY STORY.

bank watching the f1eecy clouds, swif,
messengers of thought, as they sped
across the blue ether, and he saw them
take on many strange shapes. Now 3
monstrous troll, as the mountain giants
are called in Norseland, would stand on,
in bold relief, and again curious beasts
and birds would present themselves tc
his eager eye.
All at once he was afoat in folklore
land, where he was to meet face to face
beings of whom he had heard so much.
He was bouEd to visit the castle of the
Mountain King, the mightiest of trolls.
The air was full Of music, and he heard
the birds singing about this king and his
treasures.
Hans now heard a whizzing in the air.
and there appeared before him the big
gest bird he had ever seen in his life. As
it plunged down beside him, it almost
seemed as Though a huge load of hay had
been dumped on the ground.
1t Hans would get on his back. the
bird told him he would bear him to the
Mountain Kings castle, but the how
must hold fast to the feather at the name
OF Bird Dams neck lest he fall. This
feather, you must know. was as big and
as tall as a half grown spruce tree.
Hans did as he was bid, and away they
went sailing through the air so fast that
the wind whlstled after them. Presently
they reached some noble grainfelds.
and here Bird Dan paused to fllhis crop.
IL frightened Hans to see how much he
devour. The boy himself sat down
to partake of the modest lunch he car
rled with him, when he saw a man living
with his ear close to the ground.
What are you doing?:' asked Hans.
u am listening to the grass" was the
reply, My ears are SO fine | can hear
every blade as it grows. Ineed less sleep
than a bird, and can see a hundred miles
by night as we'll as by day"
You'd be a useful man to have on my
Journey" said Hans. will Won 90
along?'
Yes, if Bird Dan will take me, and if
you'll give me some of your lunch"
my lunch isn't much, but suchas it IS
III gladly share it with you" said Hans.
Bird Dan consented, and away thev
went with the new comrade.
When mex they paused, Hans saw n
man walking about with his hand over
his mouth.
"What is the matter with your: cried
Hans.
Tim the man that has swallowed soy
en- summers and Is winters, and | lecu
my hand over my mouth lest thew ali
escape at mt and make utter confrs,on
in the world
YOU'D be a useful comrade." said
Hans. "Will you join my party.
The man was willing if he might have
some lunch and if Bird Dan would con
sent. So it was quickly arranged for him
to go.
After Bird Dan had pursued his swift,
hight for a time with these three co :.
rades on his back, Hans asked:
How far shall we have to co..
las far as the east lies from the west"
was the reply.
"How long will it take us?'
"As long as it takes the sun to MAKO
the same journey"
At this moment the man whose ewes
and ears were SO sharp cried out:
Il can see into the Mountain Kinc'a
castle. There is one who has told him
you are coming. Hans, and the king l. !
ready for you" ;
II think I'm afraid" said Hans.
Don't fear said the man with the
summers and the 10 winters. iii
help you"
"We're most there now" said R;~1
Dan.
Sure enough. there fickered and
eamed before them a hedge of fire. aud
beyond it a castle glowed like the noon.
day sun.
Now" cried Bird Dan, "our gdo1
friend with the many seasons NAV ler
out a piece of a winter"
The man sent forth a chilling blast
that quickly parted the flames and mao,
Hans SILVER.
go boldly into the CASTLE" now sail
Bird Dan to Hans. land perhaps TIE
King will not be SO danger.
as you think. His body is bigger an.
stronger than yours, but you have nor,
sense than he. Keep your wits abon
you, and If you need help call on yoag
ready helpers"
Hans made his way to the castle. I.a
passed through DON after room, EulI
saw no n AT length he came to tht
great hall where the king sat at a tabla
counting his money.
"Hu-te-tu!" cried the king. .'How
iare you enter my castle: Don't yo..
Know | could grind you to powder Vii.
blow of my hand:"
"That | do cried Hans in a fatter.u.