It is said that a Faun, my oldest forefather, brought home hither to this very spot a human maiden, whom he loved and wedded.

This spring of delicious water was their household well." "It is a most enchanting fable!" exclaimed Kenyon; "that is, if it be not a fact." "And why not a fact ?" said the simple Donatello.

"There is, likewise, another sweet old story connected with this spot.

But, now that I remember it, it seems to me more sad than sweet, though formerly the sorrow, in which it closes, did not so much impress me.

If I had the gift of tale-telling, this one would be sure to interest you mightily." "Pray tell it," said Kenyon; "no matter whether well or ill.