Hard by was to be seen a very heavy bracelet.

One man was kindled with an inordinate desire for this bracelet, and laid covetous hands upon the gold, not knowing that the glorious metal covered deadly mischief, and that a fatal bane lay hid under the shining spoil.

A second also, unable to restrain his covetousness, reached out his quivering hands to the horn.

A third, matching the confidence of the others, and having no control over his fingers, ventured to shoulder the tusk.

The spoil seemed alike lovely to look upon and desirable to enjoy, for all that met the eye was fair and tempting to behold.