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 Story of The Sailor and the Pearl Merchant is a...
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 still carefully drawn.“My Lord Landgrave,” he said “and you, Madame...
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 upper lip.“Sir painter,” said she, “if you do not paint...
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, published by Chatto and Windus, by whose permission it is...
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 few national writers, like Henri Conscience, made a sporadic appearance,...
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 went to open your coffin, I had, as I say,...
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 your master ever had any fits like this before?” she...
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 accordance with usage; secondly, that the illustrious Chwang having so...
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 wife?” inquired the lady.“My master says,” replied the servant, who...
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 my inexpressible regret, I find on my arrival that my...
