He promised me to be prudent, which his elder brother could not be.

We took the bag of toys which Fritz had brought, and left those in the chest, to use if necessary; and, praying for the blessing of Heaven on my son, we left him.

My sorrow was great; but he was no longer a child, and his character encouraged me.

Fritz embraced his brother, and promised him to bring Jack back in safety.
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