I90 THE FAIRY-FOLK OF THE BLUE HILL.

and at last alighted at the feet of the fairy
prince.

The large, strong wings, the fierce bent beak,
and the piercing eyes of the eagle filled Wassa
with awe, but the fairy prince jumped lightly
and confidently upon his back, and Wassa took
her place beside him. The eagle spread his
long wings and soared into the sky

 

Higher and higher flew the eagle, but so
steadily that no motion was perceptible, and
soon the forest and river below could hardly be
discerned.

Over the tall mountains flew the eagle, and
the snow-clad peaks shone white and cold
beneath them. Occasionally their swift flight
started a bear from its hidden retreat, and he