THE LAND OF THE AFTER-GLOW. 139

“Master, forgive,” replied the giant submis-
sively; “I meant not to dispute thy commands.
But we know this little maid to be envious-
minded, and we would unwillingly assist her.”

“Listen to me,’ commanded the little man,

 

“and question not my orders. Yonder peb-
ble,” pointing to a spur of the hill that broke
its even outline, “lies in our path. Do thou,
Rockroller, pick it up and cast it into the
ocean.”