HANS IN THE CITY.
Hans walked a long way until, by and by, he came to a great city, where the houses looked dingy with smoke and the rattle of the carts and wagons made a roaring noise.
After a time he found some work in the shop of a blacksmith and, although the work was grimy and rather hard to do, Hans used to like to see the sparks fly from the red-hot iron every time he struck a blow with his heavy hammer.
He was very proud when, at last, he could shape the iron into a fine horse-shoe almost as well as the smith himself. Hans did not know it, but this very work was making his arms grow big and strong, and his chest broad and full.
Suggestions.
1. Question to deepen and connect the story.
Reproduction.
2. Country and city. Blacksmith work.
Iron; things made from iron; qualities and source of iron.
3. Determination and industry of Hans.
Recall examples of industry and laziness in other stories.
Motto: Try, try again.
IV.
Preparation.
Hans sees a lovely princess and wishes to serve her. He goes to her father’s palace.
How could Hans serve a princess?
Recall explanation of princess and palace.
Explain governor, provinces, enchanted.
Narration.