We are a very old and strong people with roots deep, deep in the earth." "Please God you are right," he said.

"But, Saskia, you know that if I can ever serve you, you have only to command me.

Now I can do no more for you than the mouse for the lion--at the beginning of the story.

But the story had an end, you remember, and some day it may be in my power to help you.

Promise to send for me." The girl laughed merrily.