'Judgment for the defendant—with costs!'
And so, all parties being satisfied, the Court adjourned, and every one went home to supper quite happy.
THE FRIAR AND THE BOY
The Friar, bound fast to the post, squirmed and wriggled, showing plainly that he would foot it if he could.
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THE GREEN SERPENT
A FRENCH FAIRY TALE
There was once upon a time a very great Queen who gave birth to little twin girls. She immediately sent out invitations to twelve fairies in the neighbouring countries to come to the feast according to the custom of the country—a custom that was never by any means overlooked, because it was such a great advantage to have the fairies as guests.
When the twelve fairies were all assembled in the great hall where the feast was to be held, they took their seats at the table—a very big table laden with such good things to eat, and so rich, that it was past all comprehension. No sooner had all the guests seated themselves, than who should enter but the wicked fairy Magotine!