III.
_The Notary and His Story._ Lesson VI, Lines 268-329.
A new character in the story.

What others have we met thus far?
In what regard was the Notary held?
Describe him.

Why did the children like him?
What was the lore of the village?
Contrast the blacksmith's and the Notary's manner.

Explain line 299.

Does the Notary's story prove his point--that Justice finally triumphs?
Why?
What effect upon Basil has the story?
Explain lines 328-329.
_Signing the Contract.