Teone, or the Magic Maid (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1862 Excerpt: ... TEONE FINDS HEK FATHER. "Do take them oft," my husband dear, "If you would make me happy here. "Let him go free--do not oppress "One that his fault doth here confess," To all of which the Prince agreed, And quick the King from chains was freed, And taken into confidence, As though he'd given no offence. Then quick, to make the place more bright, Removed the body of the Knight, And then Teone recounted all That did the Prince and her befall. To Pomerane she also said, "I have the mark--the dragon's head--"Upon my foot, that you portrayed--"A fact that cannot be gainsayed." Then from her foot removed the shoe, That he the mark might plainly view. Which, when he saw, he was o'erjoyed To find that she'd not been destroyed. And owned her for a daughter found; With joy it made his heart rebound; Then turning to the King Pomane, He said, "How strange that you should gain "My eldest daughter for Pomone; "Now for my folly I'll atone, "By yielding up my kingdom fair, "That they may reign with wisdom there. "And I will also," said Pomane, "Give up my realm, that they may reign, "That we the Kingdoms may unite; "I think that this will be just right." Their troubles thus brought to a close, And friends became, instead of foes. Arrangements then were quickly made; With royal robes they were arrayed, And seated on the union throne, Was then the Prince and fair Teone. Their troubles were brought to an end; Upon their subjects could depend, TROUBLES AT AN END. 251 For all were pleased, upon that day, To bow beneath their gentle sway. The sister of the fair Teone, Who Pomerane had left alone, Was then allowed to wed a Knight Who long had loved the little sprite, And thus all hearts were happy made, And every fear was then allayed. When all was settled and complete, Teone des...