Then, too, Juon Tare is a strong man; no evil beast can harm him.

Nor has he any fear of robbers.

What can they deprive him of?
Mariora is in a good place out of the reach of snow-storms.

If a savage beast or a vagabond were to try to harm her, there is Ursu, the bear, with the terrible jaws,--he would tear them to pieces.

So your ladyship will perceive that Juon Tare's castle is provided with a very strong guardian against thieves and wild beasts--but who can guard it against the wily and the insinuating?
Fatia Negra is a guest of longstanding at the hut in the ice valley, and never goes thither empty handed.