This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1901. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... towards Lionora, whose turn it was to tell the last story of the night, directed her to begin, with due courtesy, her fable, and the damsel, with the best grace in the world thus began. THE FIFTH FABLE. J DEGREESammim'o Fcrallio seta out from (c)alia tn scarct) of Butt), ant), not untnng it, meets Life (n