The Seven-League Boots (4)

The Seven-League Boots (4)

" Do not be afraid., my brothers, " he said.
" Our father and mother have left us behind, but I will take you back home, just follow me. "

They followed him, and he led them back to their home along the same path by which they went to the forest that morning.

At first they were afraid t enter the house, and they put their ears to the door to hear what their father and mother were saying.

Now, when the woodcutter and his wife had returned home, they found that the Lord of the Town had sent them ten gold pieces.

He had owed them the money for a long time, but they thought they would never get it back.

This had given them now hope, for the poor couple were indeed starving.

The woodcutter immediately sent his wife to the butcher's.
Since she had not eaten for a long time, she bought three times as much meat than was needed to make supper for two.

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