The Voyages of Sindbad (31)

The Voyages of Sindbad (31)

  Turning away from the sea we wandered miserably inland, finding as we went various herbs and fruits which we ate, feeling that we might as well live as long as possible though we had no hope of escape.

  Presently we saw in the distance what seemed to be a splendid palace, towards which we turned our weary steps, and when we reached it we saw that it was a castle, lofty and strongly built.

  Pushing back the heavy ebony doors we entered the courtyard, but upon the threshold of the great hall beyond it we paused, frozen with terror, at the sight which greeted us.

  On one side lay a huge pile of human bones and on the other spits for roasting !

  Overcome with despair we sank trembling to the ground, and lay there without speech or motion.

  The sun was setting when a loud noise aroused us, the door of the hall was violently burst open and a horrible giant entered.



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