H nce upon a time a miller who had three children. The two eldest had left home some time, but the youngest was still living at home with his elderly father.
's two older brothers had formed their own family and lived modestly. In contrast, the younger brother idly wasting time engaged in the study of the universe. That
great concern to the old miller. No office or benefice, black future augured his third child.
"I'm older and my end is near. Before I die I want to do something important.
"Father, is it not important what I do?
- Watching Stars! Are you going to feed you that when I am gone?
And the third son, embarrassed, had no choice but to duck down.
-Make a bundle and get out there and not come back until you've become a good man.
And the third child, reluctantly, was forced to leave the comfortable home in search of adventure.
My father wants me to see the world, he said to where the third child, but I have so much time looking at the sky I am lost in the land. Ojala find someone who could tell me where to go.
and soon a peddler came by dragging a cart full of junk.
-Kind sir, I go in search of adventure. Do you know a feat that could do to impress my elderly father?
"Near here is a princess trapped in a tower guarded by the most ferocious beasts that exist. Those who have died horribly risky, why do not you try?
"But that would be suicide.
"Not for a brave like you.
- Valiente me?
"If you find it difficult challenge, in that direction, south of the land of fire, there is a sanctuary within which you will find the greatest treasure that you can conceive. Imagine how you would get your father to come see you covered with gold.
- In that direction? How easy it is to enter?
-A vast expanse of quicksand guarding the place. Nobody who has tried it out alive. But your reflexes and agility sure what you succeed.
I do not know, peddler. My muscles are stiff from not moving. Try would be certain death.
"Well, if you can believe the other side of that valley, in the dense forest, there is a fierce bear that has frightened the middle region. It is so elusive that no one has right to shoot. Perhaps manage to swing it your choice views. Your father would receive honors if we get rid of this beast.
-looking star of both my eyes are exhausted. I fear that it could not to hit or being two feet away.
- Did not have thought of learning a trade? Maybe that would please your father.
- And be one among many? Great expectations have placed in me my father would not let him down.
"Well, in those circumstances I can not help. Surely you will find outside of this region great deeds to match your potential. With a little courage will attain what you propongáis. But I have to continue my journey. Soon dark and it is not wise to stay on the roads at night.
"I appreciate your help, peddler.
's two older brothers had formed their own family and lived modestly. In contrast, the younger brother idly wasting time engaged in the study of the universe. That
great concern to the old miller. No office or benefice, black future augured his third child.
"I'm older and my end is near. Before I die I want to do something important.
"Father, is it not important what I do?
- Watching Stars! Are you going to feed you that when I am gone?
And the third son, embarrassed, had no choice but to duck down.
-Make a bundle and get out there and not come back until you've become a good man.
And the third child, reluctantly, was forced to leave the comfortable home in search of adventure.
My father wants me to see the world, he said to where the third child, but I have so much time looking at the sky I am lost in the land. Ojala find someone who could tell me where to go.
and soon a peddler came by dragging a cart full of junk.
-Kind sir, I go in search of adventure. Do you know a feat that could do to impress my elderly father?
"Near here is a princess trapped in a tower guarded by the most ferocious beasts that exist. Those who have died horribly risky, why do not you try?
"But that would be suicide.
"Not for a brave like you.
- Valiente me?
"If you find it difficult challenge, in that direction, south of the land of fire, there is a sanctuary within which you will find the greatest treasure that you can conceive. Imagine how you would get your father to come see you covered with gold.
- In that direction? How easy it is to enter?
-A vast expanse of quicksand guarding the place. Nobody who has tried it out alive. But your reflexes and agility sure what you succeed.
I do not know, peddler. My muscles are stiff from not moving. Try would be certain death.
"Well, if you can believe the other side of that valley, in the dense forest, there is a fierce bear that has frightened the middle region. It is so elusive that no one has right to shoot. Perhaps manage to swing it your choice views. Your father would receive honors if we get rid of this beast.
-looking star of both my eyes are exhausted. I fear that it could not to hit or being two feet away.
- Did not have thought of learning a trade? Maybe that would please your father.
- And be one among many? Great expectations have placed in me my father would not let him down.
"Well, in those circumstances I can not help. Surely you will find outside of this region great deeds to match your potential. With a little courage will attain what you propongáis. But I have to continue my journey. Soon dark and it is not wise to stay on the roads at night.
"I appreciate your help, peddler.
Night was falling over the hills and the peddler pitying the boy asked him to accompany him. But as they advanced became darker roads. References Chapman continued to orient disappeared into the darkness, and the two were lost. They walked a long time without knowing where to go, with the threat of bear attached to his back. The peddler was scared but the boy Hans, that such was the third son of the miller, staring at the ceiling remained calm dark, absolutely ecstatic.
"Boy, we've lost and walking in the dark is dangerous. Additionally, we may be approaching the bear without realizing it. What can we do?
"The stars may point the way to reach the village.
"I've never been able to read the sky.
"But I do. You just have to tell me if the town is to the north or south.
And thanks to the expertise of Hans both arrived safe and sound in the village. Once in the inn, in front of a black frothy mug of beer, the old Chapman was deeply grateful to the young boy.
-not worth for anything, but thank your stars are in one piece. I had no intention of getting rid of it but you deserve it. "And holding out a grimy hand and gave him an old dirty, dark, mirror-husked, secure your old father will be proud of you now. Hans looked at the mirror
disappointed.
- A mirror?
"But not just any, a magic mirror.
- What for? "
-Da responses. No matter how difficult the question, or problem, the mirror always gives solutions.
- What I desaseéis why him?
"I've had for a long time, and although it has unfortunately also brought fortune. If abused his power mirror rebels. He made me who I am, a poor peddler. But if you act with head, wealth and power will obtain it.
The next day, after saying goodbye to the peddler, Hans decided to try her magic mirror. Capture the bear
If I become a hero, he thought, peering into the darkened surface of the mirror. And he asked the easiest way to capture the bear without damage. The mirror showed the response and Hans built a trap.
Hailed by the whole village Hans began to feel confident.
I am a hero, but I'm still poor. If I were the treasure that guard the quicksand my father very happy. And peering into the mirror asked how to circumvent them unharmed. The mirror showed the response and Hans built a balloon.
With more gold than could spend in a lifetime, Hans was proud. But he was alone.
If rescue the captive princess in the tower could marry her and so my happiness would be complete. And peering into the mirror again asked how to sleep to the beasts to save the princess. The mirror was the answer, and Hans played his flute making all the beasts fall into a deep sleep. Hans
married the princess, and they lived happily. Hans's father lived for many years, happy for the happiness of her third child.
Until one day, twenty years later, the daughter of Hans, Ethel, found the mirror, all the while kept in a box. And like Pandora's curiosity was stronger. Captivated by the power of the mirror Ethel spent day and night looking out for their dark surface. Until one day the mirror Ethel rebelled and was turned into a beggar, in a horrible appearance. A curse would be broken only with a kiss of true love.
But that's another story and shall be told another time.
Ilustración: John Bauer
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