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The Russian story book

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Falcon the Hunter (p. 64) Frontispiece

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“Come down,” cried the hero’s wife 24

Nightingale the Robber fell from his nest in the old oaks 42

It was clear that her fascination still worked upon the hearts of the prisoners 81

Then the Princess ran with her feet all bare out into the open corridor 87

Marina lay upon a couch ... and fondled a fiery dragon with her right hand 108

Diuk stooped and caught Churilo by his yellow curls 142

There passed over the boundless plain an aged saint with flowing beard, and eyes which shone with laughter 159

She put her good steed to the walls and leapt lightly over them 167

A mountain cave which no man has ever seen 192

Whirlwind the Whistler carries away Golden Tress 198

“Oh,” said the man, “I am able to do everything” 222

The black-browed maid stood upon the bank as the red ship ... sailed away from Novgorod 249

The Water Tsar dances 263

Timothy began to dance, the cabin also began to dance, the table danced 285

“Bless me, Little Father, for I am going to my wedding” 292

Illustration from The Russian story book: containing tales from the song-cycles of Kiev and Novgorod and other early sources

At the fountain which burst forth beneath the hoofs of Cloudfall, fierce Bears still come to quaff the waters and gain heroic strength.

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