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Falcon the Hunter (p. 64) Frontispiece
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"Come down," cried the hero's wife 24
Nightingale the Robber fell from his nest in the old oaks 42
It was clear that her fascination still worked upon the hearts of the prisoners 81
Then the Princess ran with her feet all bare out into the open corridor 87
Marina lay upon a couch … and fondled a fiery dragon with her right hand 108
Diuk stooped and caught Churilo by his yellow curls 142
There passed over the boundless plain an aged saint with flowing beard, and eyes which shone with laughter 159
She put her good steed to the walls and leapt lightly over them 167
A mountain cave which no man has ever seen 192
Whirlwind the Whistler carries away Golden Tress 198
"Oh," said the man, "I am able to do everything" 222
The black-browed maid stood upon the bank as the red ship … sailed away from Novgorod 249
The Water Tsar dances 263
Timothy began to dance, the cabin also began to dance, the table danced 285
"Bless me, Little Father, for I am going to my wedding" 292


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