So Walter laid him down and fell asleep, and knew no more till he awoke in bright daylight with the Maid standing over him.

She was fresh from the water, for she had been to the river to bathe her, and the sun through the open door fell streaming on her feet close to Walter's pillow.

He turned about and cast his arm about them, and caressed them, while she stood smiling upon him; then he arose and looked on her, and said: "How thou art fair and bright this morning! And yet.

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