"Make it a rule never to give a child a book you would not read yourself" - George Bernard Shaw
This is the second volume and consists of a collection of 18 Indian fairy tales and folk tales easy to read and very entertaining.
We hope that you will find the book fun to be read and useful.
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Many, many weary miles did he travel, till at
last he came to a thick jungle; and, being very tired, sat down under a tree
and fell asleep. He was awakened by a soft rustling sound, and looking about
him, saw a large serpent which was making its way to an eagle's nest built in
the tree under which he lay, and in the nest were two young eagles. The Prince
seeing the danger of the young birds, drew his sword, and killed the serpent;
at the same moment a rushing sound was heard in the air, and the two old
eagles, which had been out hunting for food for their young ones, returned.
They quickly saw the dead serpent and the young Prince standing over it; and
the old mother eagle said to him, "Dear boy, for many years all our young
ones have been devoured by that cruel serpent; you have now saved the lives of
our children; whenever you are in need, therefore, send to us and we will help
you; and as for these little eagles, take them, and let them be your
servants."
At this the Prince was very glad, and the two eaglets crossed their
wings, on which he mounted; and they carried him far, far away over the thick jungles,
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