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THE GROAC’H OF THE ISLE OF LOK

‘I do not wonder,’ exclaimed Houarn, who now felt quite at home—‘I do not wonder that the people on the earth have so much to say about you.’

‘The rich are always envied.’

Come lawyer, come tailor, come miller, come singer
Come lawyer, come tailor, come miller, come singer

‘For myself,’ he added, with a laugh, ‘I only ask for the half of your wealth.’

‘You can have it, if you will, Houarn,’ answered the fairy.

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