On the spot where the wolves had pulled to pieces the devoted servant, there now stands a large wooden cross, erected by the nobleman. It bears this inscription: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
Phrase Exercise.
1. Heroic serf.—2. Famished howlings.—3. Bleak plain.—4. A relay of horses.—5. Ordered the horses to be put to.—6. Repeated warnings.—7. The moon began to shed her light.—8. Pack of wolves.—9. Had got scent of them.—10. To calm the anxious fears.—11. Baying at the sleigh.—12. Instantly devoured.—13. Fully resolved.—14. To delay their progress.
XXX.—THERE’S A GOOD TIME COMING.
Charles Mackay.
There’s a good time coming, boys,
A good time coming:
We may not live to see the day,
But earth shall glisten in the ray