The watcher of this dell CHAPTER I
Thus Osondel had accomplished his quest, or, to be more precise, he had only partially accomplished it. Having acquired the longed-for feather, he had to bring it to his father-in-law's place; but many a thing would happen on his way back. Before leaving Mount Kautaymiri, my father's presence was requested by the Mountain Genie, who gave him a very special present.
“My daughter said it is only thanks to you that she is here today, therefore I owe you much, King Osondel”. And, having thus spoken, he produced from a pocket in his dress a fair, glimmering emerald pendant, presenting it to Osondel. “This is Hèren, the Emerald of Immunity, one of the oldest talismans ever enchanted. Whoever possesses it is immune to any spell, enchantment or curse”. My fa
