Opening, part 30 · page 21 2101You trusted me, and took all I had to offer in return for the food you once gave me.102So if in time to come you need a friend, wish for me, and I will not fail you.'103As before, the cows were standing in the spot where he had left them, ready to set out.104All that day they walked, on and on, and on, Covan son of Gorla walking behind them, till night fell while they were on the banks of a river.105'We can go no further,' spake Covan to the cows.106And they began to eat the grass by the side of the stream, while Covan listened to them and longed for some supper also, for they had travelled far, and his limbs were weak under him.107Then there was a swish of water at his feet, and out peeped the head of the famous otter Doran-donn of the stream.108'Trust to me and I will find you warmth and shelter,' said Doran-donn; 'and for food fish in plenty.'109And Covan went with him thankfully, and ate and rested, and laid aside three-thirds of his weariness.110At sunrise he left his bed of dried sea-weed, which had floated up with the tide, and with a grateful heart bade farewell to Doran-donn.111'Because you trusted me and took what I had to offer, you have made me your friend, Covan,' said Doran-donn. '112And if you should be in danger, and need help from one who can swim a river or dive beneath a wave, call to me and I will come to you.'113Then he plunged into the stream, and was seen no more.1 2← previousOpening, part 29next →Opening, part 31↑ back to The Orange Fairy BookThis page in Markdown → https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg3027/30/page/2/