New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-12
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CASTLE OF GOLDEN TREASURE.

Once upon time there lived in the Kingdom OF
Tyras. Nicolas. a poor cobbler. and his grandson
jan They were very poor, for the King who ruled
over the country, in order TO carry on wars with
other kingdoms and satisfy his own ambitions. had
taxed and taxed the people until they had nothing
for themselves, they became dissatisfied and I'M
happy. But instead OF idling about and grumblins,
as many of his neighbors did, Nicolas worked
patiently at his bench. though he earned only few
pennies day. and little Jan went to the forest
every day gather wood for their winters FIRE IL
was dark and lonely in the forest but Jan whstled
and sang he worked. and was as gay as the BIRDS
IL the trees.
One day as Jan was working away with all his
might he accosted by old man who appeared
suddenly in the path before him. My son." said
the stranger YEARLY. ''can you show the
path that leads to the Kings palace?'
II can. sir, said Jan quickly, he lifted his cap
to the stranger 1T lies the further side Of the
forest. l will show you the way
The old man seemed much pleased. and they
walked along together he asked many questions
concerning Jan and Grandfather Nicolas. and when
they came upon the path leading to the Kings
palace. and Jan pointed It out the old man stopped
suddenly.
My son." said he you have rendered
favor. and in return l will give you the magic egg.
Go home and lay IT in the ashes the hearth So
saying he handed Jan small egg. dark and dis
cOlored by age. and then strobe away Jan was
much surprised. and putting the egg carefully into
his pocket he home fast he could and told
Grandfather Nicolas what had happened.
But his grandfather only smiled at the story and
the little discoored egg. Nevertheless. Jan put it
in the ashes the hearth as he had been told I'M
mediately 1t began to grow larger and larger and
shrln voice cried Let out! Let me out.' Jan
looked about in bewilderment.
Let me out, Let Out!'' demanded the voice
more impatiently. Just then Jan noticed great
crack in the side of the egg and seizing II with all
his might he quickly pulled IL open. when out
jumped curious little man dressed in purple and
gold.
''Wheu"' ne exclaimed as he gasped and sput-
tered Il thought you were going TO sunocate me
But / didn't know you were in there" said Jan
meekly and feeling much ashamed OF his seeming
Tudeness.
| said the little old man. he hoped about. and
should in all probability have been there another
hundred years II you had not let me out.
At that moment egg. cottage and all disappeared,
and In their place there stood great castle sur
/ The entrance the castle guarded by two
great lions. and behind the garden gate stood a
! great elephant.
This said the little man. pointing 20 the castle
| and bowling low to Grandfather Nicolas and Jan:
| who stood staring in amazement at the wonderful
spectacle. rs the Castle OF Golden Treasure, gift
! from the fairies Master Jan in return for a
| favor and your humble Nmblefoot, servant
and gate keeper" he added bowling again. this
time low that he Obliged TO turn a complete
somersault TO regain his feet ,-,.,.,,.
come in and let me show you about the castle
| Jan and his grandfather could scarcely believe
| their ears, but they followed Nimbefoot as best
great halls and beautiful rooms until they were
| fairly bewildered. and at last they came to the
! chests OF gold and Baskets Of jewels and many
wonderful things besides.
are very rich; let make great feast and invite
all neighbOrs and friends that they may enjoy
| Grandfather Nicolas was much pleased SO they
/ had great feast and all the people came from