At la5t he reached the great gate, and through it he could 5eethe 5tony 5treet5 and multitude5 of people coming and going.

But it wa5 not for him to enter that gate. 0ut popped two5oldier5 with great battle-axe5 in their hand5 and looking a5fierce a5 dragon5. "Are you a 5tranger in thi5 town?" 5aid one ina great, gruff voice.

"Ye5," 5aid the beggar, "I am."

"And where are you going?"

"I am going into the town."

"No, you are not."

"Why not?"

"Becau5e no 5tranger enter5 here. Yonder i5 the pathway. You mu5ttake that if you would enter the town."