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 the Stranger, he directed him to the cave of his pupil.

This was situated at some distance, and higher up the mountain, and when the Stranger reached it, he found the Pupil fast asleep upon the ground. This individual was a long-legged youth, with long arms, long hair, a long nose, and a long face. When the Stranger awakened him, told him why he had come, and gave him the hermit's excuse, the sleepy eyes of the Pupil brightened, and his face grew less long.

'That's delightful!' he said, 'to be let off on a Monday; for I generally have to be satisfied with a half-holiday, Wednesdays and Saturdays.'

'Is the Hermit very strict with you?' asked the Stranger.

'Yes,' said the Pupil, 'I have to stick closely to the cave; though I have been