Stranica 35 [35]
NAV ÜLN AND SEITNETTE
in flames. “Enter this cavern and you will find what you
want.”
Yvon entered, and opened his eyes wide. Everywhere
he. saw nothing but gold, silver, diamonds, carbuncles,
and emeralds. They were as numerous as the sands on
the seashore. The young Kerver filled a sack, threw it
across his shoulder, and tranquilly returned home
His task finished, our Breton seated himself on the bench
before the door of the house. As soon as he saw the giant
coming he lolled back in his seat, crossed his legs, and
began to sing one of his native airs.
. Have you been to the bottomless pit to collect my
rent? " asked the giant, with a frown.
“Yes, master,” answered Yvon, without taking the
trouble to stir. "The sack is right there before your eyes;
you can count It."
"I am going to see tor myself,” howled the giant. He
untied the strings of the sack, which was so full that the
gold and silver rolled in all directions.
" You have seen my Finette,” he cried; "this trick did
not come from your own head."
"Dont you know but one song?” said Yvon, opening
his mouth and shutting his eyes. "It is the old story,
myfinette, myfinette. Once for all, show me this thing."
" Well, well," roared the giant, with fury, "wait till to¬
morrow and you shall make her acquaintance.”
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