A change came over the tace of the old man took it and examined it. Tears stood in his eyes he muttered thickly: God name be praised! welcome you with my heart. He that has seen my son is indeed my son too.

He gave William food and clothing, and that night they sat by the fire, talking.

Where is the brother of your son? William asked. I have a message for him.

The brother soon appeared, and William told him that his brother wanted to see him. My mission here is to collect the sap of a certain tree that your brother

has described to me. When I have...