THE DWARF AND AN EAGLE.
One afternoon the mother sent Snow-white and Rose-red to town to buy some things for her. They walked through the woods and finally came to an open place. No trees grew here. It was covered with bushes, and great rocks were lying about.
As the children walked along they saw an eagle flying in great circles in the sky. At last he pounced down upon something. What it was the sisters could not see, but they heard loud cries for help. Snow-white and Rose-red ran to the spot from which the cries came. And then they saw the poor dwarf in great trouble.
The eagle had him in his strong claws and was carrying him away. The children caught hold of the dwarf’s coat and held on with all their might. The big bird beat them with his great wings. He pecked at them with his strong bill, but they hung on to the dwarf’s coat. At last the eagle let the dwarf go and flew away.
At first the dwarf could not speak, but stood trembling with fright. When he was able to speak he said in a fretful voice, “What do you mean by being so rough? See, you have torn my beautiful brown coat nearly off my back!”
Then he turned from them, picked up a bag, flung it over his shoulder, and went off. The children could hear him scolding about his beautiful brown coat as he went.
Suggestions.
The eagle, its habits, etc.
The bravery of Rose-red and Snow-white.
VII.
Preparation.
The dwarf is punished for wrong doing. Snow-white and Rose-red see the bear again.
Recall the bear’s visit and the reason of his going away.
Explain precious stones.
Narration.