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corner; where he found the loose stone; exactly in the place
described by the dwarf。 Then he returned to his work。
The first night of the full moon; when the whole village was
asleep; he stole out; armed with a pickaxe; and with much
difficulty succeeded in dislodging the stone from its place。
Sure enough; there was the hole; and in the hole lay the
treasure; exactly as the little man had said。
The following Sunday he handed over the third part to the village
poor; and informed the minister that he wished to break his bond
of service。 As; however; he did not claim any wages; the
minister made no objections; but allowed him to do as he wished。
So Hans went his way; bought himself a large house; and married a
young wife; and lived happily and prosperously to the end of his
days。
'Ehstnische Marchen。'