But you need not be at all afraid of him I will give you my blue checked apron, which you must spread upon the floor, and then boldly seize hold of the dog, and place him upon it. On entering the first of the chambers, to which these doors lead, you will see a large chest, standing in the middle of the floor, and upon it a dog seated, with a pair of eyes as large as teacups. “Get money,” she replied “for you must know that when you reach the ground under the tree, you will find yourself in a large hall, lighted up by three hundred lamps you will then see three doors, which can be easily opened, for the keys are in all the locks. “But what am I to do, down there in the tree?” asked the soldier.

I will tie a rope round your body, so that I can pull you up again when you call out to me.” “Well, it is quite hollow inside, and you must climb to the top, when you will see a hole, through which you can let yourself down into the tree to a great depth. “Do you see that large tree,” said the witch, pointing to a tree which stood beside them. “Thank you, old witch,” said the soldier. Her under-lip hung quite down on her breast, and she stopped and said, “Good evening, soldier you have a very fine sword, and a large knapsack, and you are a real soldier so you shall have as much money as ever you like.” A soldier came marching along the high road: “Left, right-left, right.” He had his knapsack on his back, and a sword at his side he had been to the wars, and was now returning home.Īs he walked on, he met a very frightful-looking old witch in the road.

Tinderbox fairy tale