The Squire's Bride
The Squire's Bride The Squire's Bride Feeling Lonely Long ago and far away, a rich squire rode out to look over his land. He watched his field workers harvesting hay. The squire smiled, for he would soon be able to sell the hay for gold. A red leaf landed on the squire's nose. Then, more and more leaves floated on the air. He frowned, remembering how long and lonely winter was. The squire spotted a lovely girl in the field. I shall make her my wife, he thought. "'Will you marry me?" he
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The Squire's Bride
The Squire's Bride
Feeling Lonely
Long ago and far away, a rich squire rode out to look over his land.He watched his field workers harvesting hay.The squire smiled, for he would soon be able to sell the hay for gold.
A red leaf landed on the squire's nose.Then, more and more leaves floated on the air.He frowned, remembering how long and lonely winter was.
The squire spotted a lovely girl in the field.I shall make her my wife, he thought."'Will you marry me?" he asked."You will have a big house and wear beautiful clothes," he said, but the girl refused his offer.
A Promise Made
The squire was angry.He promised to pay her father's debt if the father could get his daughter to marry the squire."Arrange the wedding," said her father, "and when you are ready, send for my daughter."
The squire's cooks spent days making a feast, and the maids cleaned his big house to a shine.He invited all the neighbors and hired the parson.When everything was ready, he sent a boy to the girl's father."Tell him to send what he promised." the squire ordered, "and be quick."
