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- ghost in Ethnological studies among the north-west-central Queensland aborigines#3211firmly persuaded that other blacks, both of their own and other tribes, can make thunder and lightning: when pressed for the objects and aims of such occurrences, I was assured that they were to drive out the white sett…
- spirit in Ethnological studies among the north-west-central Queensland aborigines#3210(sect. 263), the pebble, flint, bone, &e., that Aanmare put there, with the result that the individual recovers and becomes a doctor himself. ‘The bone so removed, the kanmare-bone, is a rather long one, and coloured da…
- spirit in Ethnological studies among the north-west-central Queensland aborigines#3209m four or five years of age up to first signs of puberty). mi-ri mi-ri = netted fore-head band. mi-ri-wi2-ni = mountain, rock, small stone, m6-d-ri == poisonous white powder for producing sickness or death. (Rather an U…
- magician in Australian fairy tales#2388ess. You cannot see me, I am invisible,” replied the voice. “Indeed!” ejaculated Bob, “that is a pity. However, I will return to you what I found upon one condition.” “What condition?” “Tell me who you are.” “Alas! I am…
- magician in Australian fairy tales#2387furniture and bare walls, vanish altogether from my outward senses. It is late. On this long winter night I have been deep into the pages of the famous astronomer, Newton; and although I have laid down the book before m…
- magician in Australian fairy tales#2386. Twilight is a region of enchantment, dear readers. Dame Trot, the witch of the Leap Frog Ranges, had fallen across the young Prince while hunting in the mountains, and had changed him into a Gorilla. Such he had remai…
- magician in Australian fairy tales#2385anches intertwining overhead formed a leafy canopy for many miles. On the third day Grapple and his companion emerged upon a wide, extensive plain. Towering in the distance, like a pyramid, they observed a gigantic rock…
- devil in Australian fairy tales#2384light to guide their steps. Glorious Golden Cloud! Many of us poor, fading weeds of sorrow would fain climb thy hill-top, if but to rest our weary souls for one brief moment in thy quiet groves. Oh! what sordid slaves a…
- phantom in Australian fairy tales#2383is no water in Phantom Hollow? And last but not least: Why figs do not grow on the tree by the hut? Now begone! and bring me the answers before sundown,” cried the Red Giant in a towering rage. Our hero departed with a…
- bunyip in Australian fairy tales#2382st his breakfast. Dismounting from his steed the giant beckoned him forward, and thus addressed him: “You lazy imp! It would suit you very well to do nothing but eat my victuals and take a sleep afterwards, but you shal…
- phantom in Australian fairy tales#2381to behold, as it came slowly out of the water and crouched abjectly at the feet of our hero. “What want you with me?” it cried presently. “Tell me why the leaves of the gum-trees grow edgeways to the sun,” said Cocky. “…
- ghost in Australian fairy tales#2380mmering glow of light in this new region burst upon the mortal’s vision. He had witnessed many lovely changes from the lofty peaks of the New South Wales Alps, but Dame Nature had never presented herself to his eyes in…
- ghosts in Australian fairy tales#2379NLY DREAMED. TWILIGHT. CHAPTER I. BARON THIMBLE. A winter night, with a thick fog rising above the Sandridge marshes, and spreading itself over the city of Melbourne. People released from toil were hurrying home to tea…
- witch in Australian fairy tales#2378are far beyond the ‘Lubra Mountains,’ but I have fallen into the power of a wicked magician, who has confined me on the highest summit of the Granite Cliff. Every day I am allowed to bathe in the lake accompanied by an…
- witch in Australian fairy tales#2377robed in a superb hunting costume of the country. The gaze of Bi-ba-be-bi had no sooner rested upon him than she sprang from the midst of her ladies with a glad cry of recognition, and cast herself upon his bosom. “Prin…
- bunyip in Australian fairy tales#2376ve accomplished the release of my lady-bird Brown Eyes. Hold fast to that hair of the Bunyip’s tail, for it will prove one of the most powerful weapons in the art of magic. It is a talisman to swear by, and none can res…
- phantom in Australian fairy tales#2375ought you were going to set me something very difficult. What are the three questions?” “Why the leaves on the trees grow edgeways to the sun?” said the giant. “Next: What is the reason there is no water in Phantom Holl…
- phantom in Australian fairy tales#2374three questions—the answers to which you must bring to me before sundown, otherwise your miserable life shall answer for it.” “Oh, that’s quite easy,” replied Cocky, with a dash of his city assurance. “I thought you wer…
- bunyip in Australian fairy tales#2373.” “Agreed,” cried the young fellow resolutely. “You have done me good service already; therefore whatever you order I am ready to obey.” “Thank you, Jack. Good-bye for the present. I can hear King Red Gum returning fro…
- spirits in Australian fairy tales#2372d when his spirits flagged and the dog whined he cried out, “Duty, Possum, Duty!” At length they emerged out upon a ledge of ridges with deep ravines intervening. Below the fog looked inky black. Our hero paused, and Po…
- spirits in Australian fairy tales#2371ried the youngster, as he mounted the steep crags above Ridgeford in safety. But the words were hardly out of his mouth when both he and the dog were enveloped in a deep mist, whirling and eddying round, till the child…
- ghosts in Australian fairy tales#2370rs of naughty, disobedient children. Away down in the cool dells the fairies hold their councils and their balls, and many a merry frolic have they when the ghosts are asleep and snoring. I am going to tell you about gi…
- ghosts in Australian fairy tales#2369en said, the metropolis of Elfland. On those grand cliffs are caves where grim giants lie in wait ready to be summoned by the fathers and mothers of naughty, disobedient children. Away down in the cool dells the fairies…
- ghosts in Australian fairy tales#2368ny caressed her and rubbed his cheek athwart her Roman nose. And indeed the boy felt as much amazed as any of them, and vowed to himself never to be discontented again; and Johnny Grudge kept his word. TWO GIANTS. The B…
- giant in Australian fairy tales#2367et. For what length of time the Nugget slumbered on this good Christmas Eve will never be known. Certain it is that he suddenly opened his eyes and beheld one of the biggest, and withal one of the ugliest, hulking fello…
- giants in Australian fairy tales#2366elf never to be discontented again; and Johnny Grudge kept his word. TWO GIANTS. The Blue Mountains of our neighbour New South Wales, are, it has been said, the metropolis of Elfland. On those grand cliffs are caves whe…
- spirits in Australian fairy tales#2365n idea that it would be quite easy to capture a whole army of them, and take them home as securely as blackfish out of the creek. Returning home, Johnny again met the son of Sir Anthony Woolcrop with a little lady by hi…
- spirits in Australian fairy tales#2364ies. The junior partner has just been elected to the civic chair of Sydney, and when he dies he intends to bequeath the crooked sixpence to the Museum. THE BALL IN THE DELL. Tottie Maybush, of Melgrove on the hills, was…
- witch in Australian fairy tales#2363d the young hunter within; where he beheld one of the most lovely damsels lying asleep upon a marble couch. The sleeper seemed so divinely beautiful, that our hero stood speechless with admiration. “Here slumbers the be…
- witch in Australian fairy tales#2362men whom he had seen with Quiz the sprite. “Pray, what are you doing here?” inquired the small lady in shrill tones. “Alas, madam,” replied Bob, “I came here to attempt the rescue of a lovely maiden, who is under the sp…
- giants in Australian fairy tales#2361norance. Erect and threatening they rose to crush me, but at sight of my conductor they fell down again in abject submission and opened the door; whereupon we passed into a mighty cavern, so wide and so lofty that its m…
- giants in Australian fairy tales#2360me is Science. What dost thou want with me?” I found the power of speech return to me ere the last words were uttered. “Let me behold some of Nature’s secrets,” I cried eagerly. “Thou art a bold mortal.” “I am earnest.…
- giant in Australian fairy tales#2359ime is up the ten years of the monkey bring the close of the scene, for in these man becomes foolish, gabbers and jabbers without end, and is fit for nothing but——” The elfin paused, and gazed earnestly at the mortal. “…
- spirit in Australian fairy tales#2358um and flit and flee While we linger silently In our noon-tide dream.” Nothing but ice! Walls of it, peaks, spires, towers, grottoes, floors. Ice everywhere! It is of all manner of delicate hues—pale green and blue; and…
- spirit in Australian fairy tales#2357as if to stay the departing spirit in its flight. “Oh, mamma! there is little brother Frank with my garland. See! he is beckoning to me.” And then the weary little head fell forward on the mother’s shoulder, and the tir…
- fairies in Australian fairy tales#2356alls. “Bus, peace,” rejoined the brownie in a whisper. “The voice of man hath never disturbed these solitudes since the creation.” “Gentlemen, pray let me go!” “Art thou not going, thou dissatisfied mortal? Be silent.”…
- spirit in Australian fairy tales#2355andfather and the old mare,” he cried pleadingly, “and you shall see I will never grumble again.” “Are you sure?” “Please try me, good fay.” “But what about the white pony?” “Bother the pony! I don’t want it.” “And the…
- fairies in Australian fairy tales#2354e visitor. So little Elsie, overcoming her wonder and amazement, prepared the pincushion and seated the old lady thereon, then inquired in a respectful tone how she came into the room. “Through the window, of course, my…
- devil in Australian fairy tales#2353een on the parti-coloured robes of the gay creatures which moved to and fro about her. Here, as in the higher world of mortals, the ladies fanned and flirted, while the gentlemen flattered and were smilingly attentive;…
- giant in Australian fairy tales#2352ed and sought to hush to sleep. And now the view opens upon a magnificent glade, with here and there a huge eucalyptus standing out in bold relief like a grim giant on guard. Here the elfin King and his grotesque retinu…
- giant in Australian fairy tales#2351. What engines made of mortal hands could propel a boat so swiftly and noiselessly as those proud, vigorous swans, who glided onward down the river with the elfin barque and its freight as if the whole thing had been no…
- spirit in Australian fairy tales#2350a willing slave.” “Money is a mighty demon,” answered Princess Golden Hair. “Yes, lady,” continued Roland. “Money is mighty, but ere now he has lent his power to an evil spirit called Hate, who going broadcast among the…
- fairies in Australian fairy tales#2349y jumped. He had forgotten all about the cat. “You were always kind to me, Toney, and I’m going to help you now.” “How can a cat help anybody?” replied poor Toney. “Ah! but I wasn’t always a cat, Toney.” “Oh, bother; I…
- fairies in Australian fairy tales#2348tainly; much better than some men, I trust. Pray come here and scratch me, Tim,” cried the parrot coaxingly. Little Tim obeyed very cautiously, and in fear and trembling. “That is delightful,” said Cockie. “It’s wonderf…
- fairy in Australian fairy tales#2347the rapid harbinger to his aid, and when Tom Brock the barber joined him there, they were fully prepared to start on their voyage. “Humbug-loo-boo! Tictoleroo! Pish-bosh! Fudge!” cried the son of Twilight, and they were…
- fairy in Australian fairy tales#2346e colour and texture of his companion’s apparel. Of what material were they composed—cloth, tweed, silk, cotton? No; mortal warp or weft never manufactured such fabrics. Some other agency—subtle and mysterious as many u…
- fairy in Australian fairy tales#2345N” 245 “THE MONSTER ... ADVANCED WITH A LARGE STONE” 255 “THE OLD MAN BENT LOW BEFORE THE ICE MONARCH” 266 “‘I AM QUEEN OF THE BUTTERFLIES,’ SHE REPLIED” 268 “‘WHAT KIND OF BIRD ARE YOU?’” 295 “‘YOU CAN’T BE OUR JACK?’”…
- fairy in Australian fairy tales#2344*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK 68225 *** AUSTRALIAN FAIRY TALES. BY ATHA WESTBURY. ILLUSTRATED BY A. J. JOHNSON. LONDON: WARD, LOCK, & CO., LIMITED, WARWICK HOUSE, SALISBURY SQUARE, E.C. NEW YORK AND MELBOURNE…
- spirits in At Midnight and Other Stories#2259ged that he was to let himself out of the window by the rope he had used to let himself down the hole, if no better means of exit were available, when his job was done. His job! Great heavens, what a job! He did not rea…
- spirits in At Midnight and Other Stories#2258, singing as he went, filling the house with hollow noises. When he returned he was holding a silver-mounted bottle between his eye and the light, laughing discontentedly. "Well, you're a nice sort of young person!" he…
- spirit in At Midnight and Other Stories#2257d place like this, deserted for so long, and standing in the middle of these lonely woods, must be alive with creatures making a shelter of it. No wonder there are noises." Then they went to sleep for the last time, and…
- spirit in At Midnight and Other Stories#2256encircling windows in a melodramatic way. "That's where I saw her burning the lace," said Wingate, pointing. "Oh, don't!" gasped Nettie, seeing in her mind's eye the lace with blood-stains on it. All the tragical story,…
- spirit in At Midnight and Other Stories#2255hings ready in a day and went with him--the beginning of long wanderings. And I hardly saw an English paper, and never heard any news, and never wanted to. And--and I think that's all, Nettie." She put her arms round hi…
- phantom in At Midnight and Other Stories#2254husband's hand, and after a little only spoke in low tones, glancing hither and thither in a furtive way, with occasional jumps and starts; for the sense of mystery was upon her--delightful certainly, enchantingly Engli…
- apparition in At Midnight and Other Stories#2253h--h--h!" sighed Minna, with her hand upon her heart. It was certainly a creepy place, to one unaccustomed to it, in that owl's light; and the ship cat was as wild as any Bengal tiger. She was supposed to visit the cook…
- haunted in At Midnight and Other Stories#2252only twenty-two and her heart was at rest--she did not seriously concern herself about her handsome husband's past; Billy declared in the morning that the feather mattress had defeated him, and that if they stayed anoth…
- spirit in At Midnight and Other Stories#2251n as she stepped into the hall, carrying her tea-basket in her arms. They saluted her with a shamefaced sense of her moral superiority over themselves. "I should like," said Wingate, emptying the remaining contents of h…
- supernatural in At Midnight and Other Stories#2250said, holding her tightly with one hand and the butt of his revolver with the other. But they heard nothing, except their hearts beating. So they started on their voyage to the west wing. Their supper had done them so m…
- ghost in At Midnight and Other Stories#2249e rope, that you saw in the garden, wants attending to." "Certainly. I mean to keep a good look-out from the window. There will be a splendid moon if these clouds clear off. The fewer we are the better in a case of this…
- ghosts in At Midnight and Other Stories#2248e scars the window casements were fastened; and when he went along the wainscot, rapping sharply on every panel, and standing still to listen for the effect, the sound died immediately, with no hint of inward echo. "We'…
- ghost in At Midnight and Other Stories#2247er happy girlhood is so intensely interesting to her. And I should like to show you the church and the improvements I have made. You will find things looking very different from what they were in poor old Balcombe's tim…
- ghost in At Midnight and Other Stories#2246" said Nettie, "for I am convinced that Abel Rowe is as honest as the day." "How are you convinced?" her husband asked. "By the look of his face--the way he speaks--everything." "Woman's instinct!" laughed Billy. "Now I…
- ghost in At Midnight and Other Stories#2245ne was required," said Billy. "But how do you know it is the same?" "Because there wasn't another new clothes line in the place." "I suppose rope is used for other purposes. Probably this was brought to The Chase from q…
- ghost in the window in At Midnight and Other Stories#2244ay. "I thought nobody cared to go near the place of a night, since there's been this talk of the ghost in the window. I'll see Mr. Blackett about it in the morning--" "I will see him also," broke in Wingate, with a sign…
- ghost in the window in At Midnight and Other Stories#2243y had got out of the window with the rope in the meantime." "No, sir; for the casements were found fastened on the inside." "Well, but here's the rope to speak for itself. It was lying close under the window. It is quit…
- ghosts in At Midnight and Other Stories#2242view." "Haunted be blowed!" was Wingate's rude rejoinder; and he showed the rope, which was mysterious without being supernatural, and described how they had seen a man "scoot" round a corner of the house. "Besides," sa…
- ghosts in At Midnight and Other Stories#2241it. The conclusion they've come to is that the old house is haunted, sir. I don't hold with ghosts myself, but that's the common view." "Haunted be blowed!" was Wingate's rude rejoinder; and he showed the rope, which wa…
- ghosts in At Midnight and Other Stories#2240with Mr. Wingate that a midnight expedition was necessary. "Oh, you saw that light in the window!" he exclaimed, with much gravity. "I was wondering whether you would. I was out last night, looking at some traps, and sa…
- ghost in the window in At Midnight and Other Stories#2239is quite new--just out of the shop--no doubt bought on purpose. What do you suppose it was doing there? And the fellow we saw running? Must he be a ghost too?" "I can't account for him, nor for the rope," Mr. Rowe admit…
- magician in Australian fairy tales#1502. Twilight is a region of enchantment, dear readers. Dame Trot, the witch of the Leap Frog Ranges, had fallen across the young Prince while hunting in the mountains, and had changed him into a Gorilla. Such he had remai…
- magician in Australian fairy tales#1501anches intertwining overhead formed a leafy canopy for many miles. On the third day Grapple and his companion emerged upon a wide, extensive plain. Towering in the distance, like a pyramid, they observed a gigantic rock…
- little man in Australian fairy tales#1500most wonderful animal in the world is a pig; for it is first killed and then cured.” “Good!” cried Slubber. “The next,” continued Hop-o’-my-thumb, “is—What shoemaker makes shoes without leather? Why, a horseshoer, for h…
- little man in Australian fairy tales#1499enigmas?” Poor Hop-o’-my-thumb seemed dismayed for a moment. He wanted to conciliate the giant, but how was he to frame a reply to these three difficult questions? In the midst of his cogitations he bethought him of his…
- little man in Australian fairy tales#1498d fire, and where each of his customers wears two pairs at a time? Third: What is seen in the sky, also in the water, and sometimes on men’s breasts which, being reversed, is the name for the very worst kind of vermin?…
- little man in Australian fairy tales#1497here no white man had ever been and which was supposed by everybody to be a dreary wilderness without river, or lake, or anything to sustain life in the way of game. Tiny Thumbcake, or as we shall call him, Hop-o’-my-th…
- ghost in Australian fairy tales#1496rs of naughty, disobedient children. Away down in the cool dells the fairies hold their councils and their balls, and many a merry frolic have they when the ghosts are asleep and snoring. I am going to tell you about gi…
- ghost in Australian fairy tales#1495en said, the metropolis of Elfland. On those grand cliffs are caves where grim giants lie in wait ready to be summoned by the fathers and mothers of naughty, disobedient children. Away down in the cool dells the fairies…
- ghost in Australian fairy tales#1494ny caressed her and rubbed his cheek athwart her Roman nose. And indeed the boy felt as much amazed as any of them, and vowed to himself never to be discontented again; and Johnny Grudge kept his word. TWO GIANTS. The B…
- magician in Australian fairy tales#1493are far beyond the ‘Lubra Mountains,’ but I have fallen into the power of a wicked magician, who has confined me on the highest summit of the Granite Cliff. Every day I am allowed to bathe in the lake accompanied by an…
- magician in Australian fairy tales#1492robed in a superb hunting costume of the country. The gaze of Bi-ba-be-bi had no sooner rested upon him than she sprang from the midst of her ladies with a glad cry of recognition, and cast herself upon his bosom. “Prin…
- ghost in Australian fairy tales#1491elf never to be discontented again; and Johnny Grudge kept his word. TWO GIANTS. The Blue Mountains of our neighbour New South Wales, are, it has been said, the metropolis of Elfland. On those grand cliffs are caves whe…
- witch in Australian fairy tales#1490d the young hunter within; where he beheld one of the most lovely damsels lying asleep upon a marble couch. The sleeper seemed so divinely beautiful, that our hero stood speechless with admiration. “Here slumbers the be…
- witch in Australian fairy tales#1489men whom he had seen with Quiz the sprite. “Pray, what are you doing here?” inquired the small lady in shrill tones. “Alas, madam,” replied Bob, “I came here to attempt the rescue of a lovely maiden, who is under the sp…
- giant in Australian fairy tales#1488me is Science. What dost thou want with me?” I found the power of speech return to me ere the last words were uttered. “Let me behold some of Nature’s secrets,” I cried eagerly. “Thou art a bold mortal.” “I am earnest.…
- giant in Australian fairy tales#1487ime is up the ten years of the monkey bring the close of the scene, for in these man becomes foolish, gabbers and jabbers without end, and is fit for nothing but——” The elfin paused, and gazed earnestly at the mortal. “…
- spirit in Australian fairy tales#1486um and flit and flee While we linger silently In our noon-tide dream.” Nothing but ice! Walls of it, peaks, spires, towers, grottoes, floors. Ice everywhere! It is of all manner of delicate hues—pale green and blue; and…
- witch in Australian fairy tales#1485and laugh, and shake its fat, dimpled fists and crow too. How they had watched it when it slept, and filled its tiny brain with innocent visions pure as the setting sun! How they had caused their magic to mantle its slu…
- spirit in Australian fairy tales#1484as if to stay the departing spirit in its flight. “Oh, mamma! there is little brother Frank with my garland. See! he is beckoning to me.” And then the weary little head fell forward on the mother’s shoulder, and the tir…
- fairies in Australian fairy tales#1483alls. “Bus, peace,” rejoined the brownie in a whisper. “The voice of man hath never disturbed these solitudes since the creation.” “Gentlemen, pray let me go!” “Art thou not going, thou dissatisfied mortal? Be silent.”…
- spirit in Australian fairy tales#1482andfather and the old mare,” he cried pleadingly, “and you shall see I will never grumble again.” “Are you sure?” “Please try me, good fay.” “But what about the white pony?” “Bother the pony! I don’t want it.” “And the…
- fairies in Australian fairy tales#1481e visitor. So little Elsie, overcoming her wonder and amazement, prepared the pincushion and seated the old lady thereon, then inquired in a respectful tone how she came into the room. “Through the window, of course, my…
- giant in Australian fairy tales#1480ed and sought to hush to sleep. And now the view opens upon a magnificent glade, with here and there a huge eucalyptus standing out in bold relief like a grim giant on guard. Here the elfin King and his grotesque retinu…
- giant in Australian fairy tales#1479. What engines made of mortal hands could propel a boat so swiftly and noiselessly as those proud, vigorous swans, who glided onward down the river with the elfin barque and its freight as if the whole thing had been no…
- spirit in Australian fairy tales#1478a willing slave.” “Money is a mighty demon,” answered Princess Golden Hair. “Yes, lady,” continued Roland. “Money is mighty, but ere now he has lent his power to an evil spirit called Hate, who going broadcast among the…
- witch in Australian fairy tales#1477tible charm of love! How it glowed in the eyes of Princess Golden Hair, and made the bewitching face yet more charming! Like the clear notes of a flute, only infinitely softer and more thrilling, her voice came upon his…
- fairies in Australian fairy tales#1476y jumped. He had forgotten all about the cat. “You were always kind to me, Toney, and I’m going to help you now.” “How can a cat help anybody?” replied poor Toney. “Ah! but I wasn’t always a cat, Toney.” “Oh, bother; I…
- fairies in Australian fairy tales#1475tainly; much better than some men, I trust. Pray come here and scratch me, Tim,” cried the parrot coaxingly. Little Tim obeyed very cautiously, and in fear and trembling. “That is delightful,” said Cockie. “It’s wonderf…
- fairy in Australian fairy tales#1474e colour and texture of his companion’s apparel. Of what material were they composed—cloth, tweed, silk, cotton? No; mortal warp or weft never manufactured such fabrics. Some other agency—subtle and mysterious as many u…
- fairy in Australian fairy tales#1473without the ideal being stamped on this page to point the way. In considerably less time than it takes to pen these lines, the Princess had decided to trust her fortunes to the pluck and gallantry of her young champion.…
- fairy in Australian fairy tales#1472N” 245 “THE MONSTER ... ADVANCED WITH A LARGE STONE” 255 “THE OLD MAN BENT LOW BEFORE THE ICE MONARCH” 266 “‘I AM QUEEN OF THE BUTTERFLIES,’ SHE REPLIED” 268 “‘WHAT KIND OF BIRD ARE YOU?’” 295 “‘YOU CAN’T BE OUR JACK?’”…