Oldal 34 [34]
LABOULAYR OO FALRA OOK
“IT dont know,” said Yvon, sadly; "I have never
been to the bottomless pit, and, even if I knew the
way there, | should not know what to ask for. Tell me
what to do."
“Do you see that great rock yonder?” said Finette;
"that is one of the gates of the bottomless pit. Take this
stick, knock three times on the stone, and a demon will
come out all streaming with flames, who will ask you how
much you want. ‘Take care to answer, "No more than I
Gan Carny. +)
"1 will obey,” said Yvon; upon which he took a seat by
the side of Finette and began to talk with her. He would
have been there till this time if the young girl had not sent
him to the great rock, when the evening drew nigh, to
execute the giant’s commands.
On reaching the spot pointed out to him, Yvon found a
great block of granite. He struck it three times with the
stick, when, lo! the rock opened and a demon came forth
all streaming with flames.
“What do you want?” he cried.
"I have come for the giant’s rent,’ answered Yvon,
calmly.
" How much do you want?”
"1 never want any more than I can carry,” replied the.
Breton.
“It is well for you that you do not,” returned the man
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