The Water Of The Wondrous Isles

""The Water of the Wondrous Isles"" is a fantasy novel written by William Morris. The story follows the journey of a young woman named Birdalone, who is forced to leave her home and travel through a magical land filled with strange creatures and enchanting landscapes. Along the way, she encounters a variety of characters, including a wizard, a knight, and a group of mysterious women who live on an island in a lake. As Birdalone continues on her quest, she must face numerous challenges and obstacles, including dangerous beasts and treacherous villains. Ultimately, she must use her wits and her courage to overcome these obstacles and find her way back home. With its vivid descriptions of magical landscapes and its compelling characters, ""The Water of the Wondrous Isles"" is a captivating and imaginative tale that is sure to enchant readers of all ages.Hah, thrall! said the lady, thou art bold; thou art over-bold, thou naked wretch, to bandy words with me. What heed I thy tale now thou art under my hand? Her voice was cold rather than fierce, yet was there the poison of malice therein. But Birdalone spake: If I be bold, lady, it is because I see that I have come into the House of Death. The dying may well be bold.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.