MOMOTARO
XXIX
gate and climb The
peck the
over
dog
the
Ogres.
The
monkey must pinch the Ogres.
and
castle wall
and I will break the bolts and
will bite the
Ogres,and
I will
bars.
fightthe Ogres."
the great battle. The pheasant the castle gate : flew over " Ken ! Ken ! Then
there
was
broke
Momotaro
He
dog leapt into
bolts and
the
the
castle
"
Ken
!
bars,and the
courtyard.
**
Bow
!
Wow!"
Wow!
companionsfoughttillsundown and that were the Ogres. Those left alive overcame a they took prisonersand bound with cords wicked lot they were. Now, brothers,"says Momotaro, bringout the Ogres'treasure." So they did. The treasure worth having, indeed. There was were magic jewels there, and caps and coats to make was gold and silver, you invisible. There and jadeand coral,and amber and tortoise-shelland mother-of-pearl. The
brave
"
*^
"
"
"
my
for
riches
my
Ken
Lord "
Kia ! "
Kia !
Lord "
"
Here's
all," says
Momotaro.
Choose, brothers,and take your fill."
"
Bow
says the
monkey.
"
Thanks,
Momotaro." !
Ken
!
"
says the
pheasant. Thanks, "
Momotaro." !
Thanks, my
Wow
!
dear Lord
Wow
!"
Momotaro."
227
says
the
dog.