Nils had been exploring the mining districts a whole day. “I must try and climb up to earth again,” he said at last, “otherwise, I fear my companions won’t find me.” The boy was about to go up the mountain when he heard a gruff voice growl in his ear, “Who are you?” He thought […]

Centuries ago, in Sweden, a dean was riding through the dense forest on a New Year’s Eve. He was on horseback, dressed in a fur coat and cap. On the pommel of his saddle hung a satchel in which he carried his book of prayers. He had been with a sick person who lived in […]