Pp. 20, 485 (also, 14 a, 484 a), III, 496 a. Foiling mischievous sprites
and ghosts by getting the last word, or prolonging talk till the time
when they must go, especially the noon-sprite: Wisła, III, 275 f., and
notes 44–6; also, 269 f. The Wends have the proverbial phrase, to ask as
many questions as a noon-sprite. The Poles have many stories of beings
that take service without wages, on condition of no fault being found,
and make off instantly upon the terms being broken.
20, III, 496 a. The last verses of ‘Tsanno d’Oymé,’ Daymard, Vieux
Chants pop. recueillis en Quercy, p. 70, are after the fashion of this
ballad.
‘Tsano d’Oymé, atal fuessés négado!’
‘Lou fil del rey, et bous né fuessés l’aygo!’
‘Tsano d’Oymé, atal fuessés brullado!’
‘Lou fil del rey, et bous fuessés las clappos!’