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 treasure; such as, a conjuration form an osier twig, an enchanted girdle, hieroglyphics and the like; neither are they necessary, if the three principal things viz., a pick-axe, spade, and above all, the subterraneous treasures are at hand. Soon after sun-set Frank carried the digging implements near to the spot, and hid them in a hedge; as to the treasure he had the firmest reliance on the honour of the ghost, and felt confident he would not deceive him. He waited for the appearance of the moon with great impatience, and, as soon as her silvery horns were seen through the bushes, he began his labour, observing in its progress, to pay attention to every thing the old soldier had said, and at length actually found and got out the treasure without any accident nor opposition, either from a black mastiff or a scowling wolf, and without having the light of a blue flame to guide him.

He took up, with unspeakable joy, some of the different gold coins which the iron chest had faithfully guarded. After the first delight had somewhat subsided, he began to consider