CHAPTER I
The beautiful Queen Wishtah had quite decided to change her home from the Northern to the Southern clime.
She had heard of evergreen groves, where around each pine-tree could be built a palace that would stand for years.
So she summoned to her presence four of her trusty elves, named Spider Eyes, Chip Wing, Pointed Toes and Dusty Cap.
They came and knelt before the throne, waiting her command.
She reached forth her wand and said: “Arise, go seek one of those wonderful pine groves, for therein shall my palace be built. This Norseland is too cold and bleak. I will hold court in a warmer clime.”
The elves arose at their Queen’s bidding, and set off on their journey.