The wife of a rich man fell sick; and when she felt that her end drew nigh, she called her only daughter to her bed-side, and said, 'Always...
A long time ago there lived a king who was famed for his wisdom through all the land. Nothing was hidden from him, and it seemed as if news...
There was once upon a time an old goat who had seven little kids, and loved them with all the love of a mother for her children. One day she...
Two kings' sons once upon a time went into the world to seek their fortunes; but they soon fell into a wasteful foolish way of living, so th...
There was once a shoemaker, who worked very hard and was very honest: but still he could not earn enough to live upon; and at last all he ha...
Long, long ago, some two thousand years or so, there lived a rich man with a good and beautiful wife. They loved each other dearly, but sorr...
There were two brothers who were both soldiers; the one was rich and the other poor. The poor man thought he would try to better himself; so...
The mother of Hans said: 'Whither away, Hans?' Hans answered: 'To Gretel.' 'Behave well, Hans.' 'Oh, I'll behave well. Goodbye, mother.' 'Go...
An aged count once lived in Switzerland, who had an only son, but he was stupid, and could learn nothing. Then said the father: 'Hark you, m...
