The dog who sits on this chest is very dreadful his eyes are as big as a tower, but do not mind him. If, however, you like gold best, enter the third chamber, where there is another chest full of it. Place him upon my apron, and then take what money you please. Here you will find another dog, with eyes as big as mill-wheels but do not let that trouble you. You can then open the chest, and take from it as many pence as you please, they are only copper pence but if you would rather have silver money, you must go into the second chamber. But you need not be at all afraid of him I will give you my blue checked apron, which you must spread upon the floor, and then boldly seize hold of the dog, and place him upon it. On entering the first of the chambers, to which these doors lead, you will see a large chest, standing in the middle of the floor, and upon it a dog seated, with a pair of eyes as large as teacups. "Get money," she replied "for you must know that when you reach the ground under the tree, you will find yourself in a large hall, lighted up by three hundred lamps you will then see three doors, which can be easily opened, for the keys are in all the locks. "But what am I to do, down there in the tree?" asked the soldier. I will tie a rope round your body, so that I can pull you up again when you call out to me." "Well, it is quite hollow inside, and you must climb to the top, when you will see a hole, through which you can let yourself down into the tree to a great depth. "Do you see that large tree," said the witch, pointing to a tree which stood beside them. "Thank you, old witch," said the soldier.
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