The Priest`s Tale part 4
“Of all the young men of the village, Christos was the tallest; he was strong and fearless—a true pallicare; and, as we all know,...
The Priest`s Tale part 3
“Thirteen years have passed since then—it was about the middle of August. For several days it had been rumored that a wolf was prowling...
The Priest`s Tale part 2
Perceiving this, my brother-in-law sent him out of the room, in spite of his master`s ill-concealed discontent.
Quiet was once more restored, and conversation began...
The Priest`s Tale part 1
Modern Greece
Introduction
Seventeen or at last two centuries there has been a continuous and at times A brilliant literary activity in the land of Sophocles,...
The Attendant`s Confession part 9
During this time there was much talk of the colonel. People came and told me tales about him, but without observing the priest`s moderation....
The Attendant`s Confession part 8
“How much was he worth?” my brother asked me.
“I don`t know, but I know that he was very wealthy.”
“Really, he`s proved that he was...
The Attendant`s Confession part 7
We went out. Once in the street the passing from semi-obscurity to day-light dazed me and I staggered. I began to fear that it...
The Attendant`s Confession part 6
Before daybreak I bandaged the wounds that I had received in the lace. Then only did I pluck up enough courage to return to...
The Attendant`s Confession part 5
It seemed to me that I saw faces grinning on the walls; I heard muffled voices. The cries of the victim, the shrieks before...
The Attendant`s Confession part 4
Very probably my chance was approaching. The colonel was rapidly getting worse. He made his will, the notary receiving almost as many insults as...
