The Seven-League Boots (6)

The Seven-League Boots (6)

"I am so happy to see you, my dear children ! " she cried.
" You must be very tired and hungry. And look how dirty you are. Peter, come here so I can wash your face. "

Peter was their eldest son whom she loved the most because he was red-haired and took after his mother.

Then they sat down at the table and ate with a healthy appetite, which pleased their father and mother.

While they ate they told their parents how frightened they had been in the forest, all talking at once most of the time.

The woodcutter and his wife were delighted to have their children home again but, alas, their happiness lasted only as long as the ten golden pieces did.

When all the money was spent, they found themselves in the same desperate situation as before.

They decided that they had no choice but to abandon their children again.

This time they planned to take them even further into the forest than the first time.

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