The Sailor and the Pearl Merchant part 1
The author of the following story is unknown. It was gathered with others in Persia, brought to England and presented to the Bodleian Library.The...
The Mysterious Picture part 5
“Very well,” said the Landgrave, and at his command the aforesaid notabilities appeared. Ulenspiegel took his stand in front of the curtain, which was...
The Mysterious Picture part 4
The lady went away, and now there appeared a young maid-of- honor, fair, fresh and comely, only that she lacked three teeth under her...
The Mysterious Picture part 2
The Mysterious Picture is found in Section 33 of the First Book. Translated by Geoffrey Whitworth in the volume, The Legend of Tyl Ulenspiegel,...
The Mysterious Picture part 1
BelgiumIntroductionIt was not until 1880 that the Belgians could claim to have established an indisputably original literature of their own. Before that time a...
A Fickle Widow part 8
“Many thanks, madam,” said Chwang, “for your deep conside- ation. But may I ask why you are dressed in such gay clothing.” “When I...
A Fickle Widow part 7
The Lady T`ien, frantic with grief, embraced him, rubbed his chest, and when these remedies failed to revive him, called in his old servant.“Has...
A Fickle Widow part 6
“First,” answered the man, “my master says that the presence of the coffin in the saloon makes it difficult to conduct marriage festivities in...
A Fickle Widow part 5
“My master,” replied the servant, “has never yet been married.”“What qualities does he look for in the fortunate woman he will choose for his...
A Fickle Widow part 4
“Some years ago I communicated to Chwang my desire to become his disciple. In furtherance of this purpose I came hither, and now, to...
