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soria-moria-castle | " just wait a little while , " said the old woman to halvor . " the west wind will be right along , and he is sure to know , for he sweeps and blows about in every corner . well , i declare , you have a horse , too ! " said the old woman when she came in again . " now do n't let the poor beast stand by the door there and starve to death ; but take it out to the pasture instead . or would you like to change with me ? we have a pair of old boots , that carry you twelve miles further with every step . i will give them to you in exchange for the horse , and then you will reach soria - moria castle more quickly . " halvor at once agreed , and the old woman was so pleased with the horse , that she almost started dancing then and there . " for now i can ride to church , too , " said she . | pleased . | how did the woman feel to get the horse ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1300 | how did the woman feel to get the horse ? | [] | local | feeling | explicit |
soria-moria-castle | " just wait a little while , " said the old woman to halvor . " the west wind will be right along , and he is sure to know , for he sweeps and blows about in every corner . well , i declare , you have a horse , too ! " said the old woman when she came in again . " now do n't let the poor beast stand by the door there and starve to death ; but take it out to the pasture instead . or would you like to change with me ? we have a pair of old boots , that carry you twelve miles further with every step . i will give them to you in exchange for the horse , and then you will reach soria - moria castle more quickly . " halvor at once agreed , and the old woman was so pleased with the horse , that she almost started dancing then and there . " for now i can ride to church , too , " said she . | the west wind . | who would be sure to know the way to soria-moria castle, according to the old woman ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1301 | who would be sure to know the way to soria-moria castle, according to the old woman ? | [] | local | character | explicit |
soria-moria-castle | " just wait a little while , " said the old woman to halvor . " the west wind will be right along , and he is sure to know , for he sweeps and blows about in every corner . well , i declare , you have a horse , too ! " said the old woman when she came in again . " now do n't let the poor beast stand by the door there and starve to death ; but take it out to the pasture instead . or would you like to change with me ? we have a pair of old boots , that carry you twelve miles further with every step . i will give them to you in exchange for the horse , and then you will reach soria - moria castle more quickly . " halvor at once agreed , and the old woman was so pleased with the horse , that she almost started dancing then and there . " for now i can ride to church , too , " said she . | she could ride to church . | why was the woman pleased to get the horse ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1302 | why was the woman pleased to get the horse ? | [] | local | causal relationship | explicit |
soria-moria-castle | halvor was very restless , and wanted to go right on again , but the woman said there was no need to hurry . " lie down on the bench by the stove , and take a nap , for we have no bed for you , " said she . " i will watch for the west wind 's coming . " all of a sudden the west wind came rushing along so that the walls creaked . the woman ran out : " you west wind ! you west wind ! can you tell me the way to soria - moria castle ? there is a fellow here who wants to know . " " yes , indeed , " said the west wind , " i have to go to that very place , and dry the wash for the wedding soon to be held . if he is quick afoot , he may come along with me . " halvor ran out . " you must hurry if you are going with me , " said the west wind ; and at once he was up and off over hill and dale , land and sea , so that halvor could hardly keep up with him . " now i have no more time to keep you company , " said the west wind , " because i have first to tear down a stretch of pine forest , before i come to the bleaching - field and dry the wash . but if you keep going along the hills , you will meet some girls standing there and washing , and then you will not be far from soria - moria castle . " | laid down on the bench by the stove and took a nap . | what did halvor do while waiting for the west wind ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1303 | what did halvor do while waiting for the west wind ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
soria-moria-castle | halvor was very restless , and wanted to go right on again , but the woman said there was no need to hurry . " lie down on the bench by the stove , and take a nap , for we have no bed for you , " said she . " i will watch for the west wind 's coming . " all of a sudden the west wind came rushing along so that the walls creaked . the woman ran out : " you west wind ! you west wind ! can you tell me the way to soria - moria castle ? there is a fellow here who wants to know . " " yes , indeed , " said the west wind , " i have to go to that very place , and dry the wash for the wedding soon to be held . if he is quick afoot , he may come along with me . " halvor ran out . " you must hurry if you are going with me , " said the west wind ; and at once he was up and off over hill and dale , land and sea , so that halvor could hardly keep up with him . " now i have no more time to keep you company , " said the west wind , " because i have first to tear down a stretch of pine forest , before i come to the bleaching - field and dry the wash . but if you keep going along the hills , you will meet some girls standing there and washing , and then you will not be far from soria - moria castle . " | the woman did not have a bed for him . | why did halvor have to sleep on the bench ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1304 | why did halvor have to sleep on the bench ? | [] | local | causal relationship | implicit |
soria-moria-castle | halvor was very restless , and wanted to go right on again , but the woman said there was no need to hurry . " lie down on the bench by the stove , and take a nap , for we have no bed for you , " said she . " i will watch for the west wind 's coming . " all of a sudden the west wind came rushing along so that the walls creaked . the woman ran out : " you west wind ! you west wind ! can you tell me the way to soria - moria castle ? there is a fellow here who wants to know . " " yes , indeed , " said the west wind , " i have to go to that very place , and dry the wash for the wedding soon to be held . if he is quick afoot , he may come along with me . " halvor ran out . " you must hurry if you are going with me , " said the west wind ; and at once he was up and off over hill and dale , land and sea , so that halvor could hardly keep up with him . " now i have no more time to keep you company , " said the west wind , " because i have first to tear down a stretch of pine forest , before i come to the bleaching - field and dry the wash . but if you keep going along the hills , you will meet some girls standing there and washing , and then you will not be far from soria - moria castle . " | ran out . | what did the woman do when the west wind came ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1305 | what did the woman do when the west wind came ? | [] | local | action | implicit |
soria-moria-castle | halvor was very restless , and wanted to go right on again , but the woman said there was no need to hurry . " lie down on the bench by the stove , and take a nap , for we have no bed for you , " said she . " i will watch for the west wind 's coming . " all of a sudden the west wind came rushing along so that the walls creaked . the woman ran out : " you west wind ! you west wind ! can you tell me the way to soria - moria castle ? there is a fellow here who wants to know . " " yes , indeed , " said the west wind , " i have to go to that very place , and dry the wash for the wedding soon to be held . if he is quick afoot , he may come along with me . " halvor ran out . " you must hurry if you are going with me , " said the west wind ; and at once he was up and off over hill and dale , land and sea , so that halvor could hardly keep up with him . " now i have no more time to keep you company , " said the west wind , " because i have first to tear down a stretch of pine forest , before i come to the bleaching - field and dry the wash . but if you keep going along the hills , you will meet some girls standing there and washing , and then you will not be far from soria - moria castle . " | dry the wash for the wedding to be held soon . | why did the west wind need to go to soria moria castle ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1306 | why did the west wind need to go to soria moria castle ? | [] | local | causal relationship | explicit |
soria-moria-castle | halvor was very restless , and wanted to go right on again , but the woman said there was no need to hurry . " lie down on the bench by the stove , and take a nap , for we have no bed for you , " said she . " i will watch for the west wind 's coming . " all of a sudden the west wind came rushing along so that the walls creaked . the woman ran out : " you west wind ! you west wind ! can you tell me the way to soria - moria castle ? there is a fellow here who wants to know . " " yes , indeed , " said the west wind , " i have to go to that very place , and dry the wash for the wedding soon to be held . if he is quick afoot , he may come along with me . " halvor ran out . " you must hurry if you are going with me , " said the west wind ; and at once he was up and off over hill and dale , land and sea , so that halvor could hardly keep up with him . " now i have no more time to keep you company , " said the west wind , " because i have first to tear down a stretch of pine forest , before i come to the bleaching - field and dry the wash . but if you keep going along the hills , you will meet some girls standing there and washing , and then you will not be far from soria - moria castle . " | be quick . | what must halvor do if he wanted to go along with the west wind ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1307 | what must halvor do if he wanted to go along with the west wind ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
soria-moria-castle | halvor was very restless , and wanted to go right on again , but the woman said there was no need to hurry . " lie down on the bench by the stove , and take a nap , for we have no bed for you , " said she . " i will watch for the west wind 's coming . " all of a sudden the west wind came rushing along so that the walls creaked . the woman ran out : " you west wind ! you west wind ! can you tell me the way to soria - moria castle ? there is a fellow here who wants to know . " " yes , indeed , " said the west wind , " i have to go to that very place , and dry the wash for the wedding soon to be held . if he is quick afoot , he may come along with me . " halvor ran out . " you must hurry if you are going with me , " said the west wind ; and at once he was up and off over hill and dale , land and sea , so that halvor could hardly keep up with him . " now i have no more time to keep you company , " said the west wind , " because i have first to tear down a stretch of pine forest , before i come to the bleaching - field and dry the wash . but if you keep going along the hills , you will meet some girls standing there and washing , and then you will not be far from soria - moria castle . " | the west wind was too quick . | why could halvor hardly keep up with the west wind ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1308 | why could halvor hardly keep up with the west wind ? | [] | local | causal relationship | implicit |
soria-moria-castle | halvor was very restless , and wanted to go right on again , but the woman said there was no need to hurry . " lie down on the bench by the stove , and take a nap , for we have no bed for you , " said she . " i will watch for the west wind 's coming . " all of a sudden the west wind came rushing along so that the walls creaked . the woman ran out : " you west wind ! you west wind ! can you tell me the way to soria - moria castle ? there is a fellow here who wants to know . " " yes , indeed , " said the west wind , " i have to go to that very place , and dry the wash for the wedding soon to be held . if he is quick afoot , he may come along with me . " halvor ran out . " you must hurry if you are going with me , " said the west wind ; and at once he was up and off over hill and dale , land and sea , so that halvor could hardly keep up with him . " now i have no more time to keep you company , " said the west wind , " because i have first to tear down a stretch of pine forest , before i come to the bleaching - field and dry the wash . but if you keep going along the hills , you will meet some girls standing there and washing , and then you will not be far from soria - moria castle . " | some girls . | who would halvor meet going along the hills ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1309 | who would halvor meet going along the hills ? | [] | local | character | explicit |
soria-moria-castle | after a time halvor came to the girls who were washing , and they asked him whether he had seen anything of the west wind , who was to come and dry the clothes for the wedding . " yes , " said halvor . " he is only tearing down a stretch of pine forest , and will soon be here , " and then he asked the way to soria - moria castle . they showed it to him , and when he reached the castle it was fairly alive with men and horses . but halvor was so tattered and torn because he had followed the west wind over stick and stone , and through thick and thin , that he kept to one side , and could not come forward until the last day of the feast . | washing . | what were the girls doing when halvor came to them ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1310 | what were the girls doing when halvor came to them ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
soria-moria-castle | after a time halvor came to the girls who were washing , and they asked him whether he had seen anything of the west wind , who was to come and dry the clothes for the wedding . " yes , " said halvor . " he is only tearing down a stretch of pine forest , and will soon be here , " and then he asked the way to soria - moria castle . they showed it to him , and when he reached the castle it was fairly alive with men and horses . but halvor was so tattered and torn because he had followed the west wind over stick and stone , and through thick and thin , that he kept to one side , and could not come forward until the last day of the feast . | whether he had seen anything of the west wind . | what did the girls ask halvor ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1311 | what did the girls ask halvor ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
soria-moria-castle | after a time halvor came to the girls who were washing , and they asked him whether he had seen anything of the west wind , who was to come and dry the clothes for the wedding . " yes , " said halvor . " he is only tearing down a stretch of pine forest , and will soon be here , " and then he asked the way to soria - moria castle . they showed it to him , and when he reached the castle it was fairly alive with men and horses . but halvor was so tattered and torn because he had followed the west wind over stick and stone , and through thick and thin , that he kept to one side , and could not come forward until the last day of the feast . | he was so tattered and torn . | what happened to halvor because he had followed the west wind over stick and stone ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1312 | what happened to halvor because he had followed the west wind over stick and stone ? | [] | local | outcome resolution | explicit |
soria-moria-castle | after a time halvor came to the girls who were washing , and they asked him whether he had seen anything of the west wind , who was to come and dry the clothes for the wedding . " yes , " said halvor . " he is only tearing down a stretch of pine forest , and will soon be here , " and then he asked the way to soria - moria castle . they showed it to him , and when he reached the castle it was fairly alive with men and horses . but halvor was so tattered and torn because he had followed the west wind over stick and stone , and through thick and thin , that he kept to one side , and could not come forward until the last day of the feast . | kept to one side and could not come forward until the last day of the feast . | what did halvor do because he was so tattered and torn ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1313 | what did halvor do because he was so tattered and torn ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
soria-moria-castle | then all the folk , as was the custom , had to drink the health of the bride and groom , and the cupbearer had to pledge all of them in turn , knights and serving - men . so at length they came to halvor . halvor drank the health , and then let the ring which the princess had put on his finger when he lay by the water fall into the glass , and told the cupbearer to greet the bride , and bring her the ring . and the princess at once rose from the table . " who do you think has first claim to the hand of one of us , " she asked , " the man who delivered us , or the one who now sits here in the bridegroom 's place ? " there was only one opinion as to that , and when halvor heard it , he did not delay , but cast off his rags and dressed himself as a bridegroom . " yes , he is the right one ! " cried the youngest princess when she caught sight of him , and she drove the other one away , and celebrated her wedding with halvor . | let the ring which the princess had put on his finger fall into the glass . | how did halvor show the princess he was there ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1314 | how did halvor show the princess he was there ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
soria-moria-castle | then all the folk , as was the custom , had to drink the health of the bride and groom , and the cupbearer had to pledge all of them in turn , knights and serving - men . so at length they came to halvor . halvor drank the health , and then let the ring which the princess had put on his finger when he lay by the water fall into the glass , and told the cupbearer to greet the bride , and bring her the ring . and the princess at once rose from the table . " who do you think has first claim to the hand of one of us , " she asked , " the man who delivered us , or the one who now sits here in the bridegroom 's place ? " there was only one opinion as to that , and when halvor heard it , he did not delay , but cast off his rags and dressed himself as a bridegroom . " yes , he is the right one ! " cried the youngest princess when she caught sight of him , and she drove the other one away , and celebrated her wedding with halvor . | the man who delivered them . | who did people think had first claim to the hand of one of the princesses ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1315 | who did people think had first claim to the hand of one of the princesses ? | [] | local | character | explicit |
soria-moria-castle | then all the folk , as was the custom , had to drink the health of the bride and groom , and the cupbearer had to pledge all of them in turn , knights and serving - men . so at length they came to halvor . halvor drank the health , and then let the ring which the princess had put on his finger when he lay by the water fall into the glass , and told the cupbearer to greet the bride , and bring her the ring . and the princess at once rose from the table . " who do you think has first claim to the hand of one of us , " she asked , " the man who delivered us , or the one who now sits here in the bridegroom 's place ? " there was only one opinion as to that , and when halvor heard it , he did not delay , but cast off his rags and dressed himself as a bridegroom . " yes , he is the right one ! " cried the youngest princess when she caught sight of him , and she drove the other one away , and celebrated her wedding with halvor . | she drove the other one away and celebrated her wedding with halvor . | what happened after the youngest princess caught sight of halvor ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1316 | what happened after the youngest princess caught sight of halvor ? | [] | local | outcome resolution | explicit |
soria-moria-castle | once upon a time there was a couple who had an only son named halvor . while he was still but a little lad , he would do nothing at all ; but was always sitting at the hearth , digging in the ashes . his parents apprenticed him here and apprenticed him there , to be taught something , but halvor never stayed . when he had been anywhere for a few days , he ran away again , went back home , sat down at the hearth , and dug in the ashes . but once a master mariner came along and asked whether halvor would not like to go with him , and sail the seas , and see foreign lands . indeed , halvor would like to do so very much , and it did not take him long to make up his mind . | frustrated . | how did halvor's parents feel because halvor would do nothing at all ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1317 | how did halvor's parents feel because halvor would do nothing at all ? | [] | local | feeling | implicit |
soria-moria-castle | and then , since not a breeze was stirring , they lay there , and halvor begged the master mariner for permission to go ashore , and look around , for he would rather do that than lie down and sleep . " do you think you are fit to appear before people ? " asked the master mariner . " the only clothes you have are the rags in which you stand and walk ! " yet halvor insisted , and finally he was given permission . but he was to come back when the wind blew up . halvor went , and it was a fair land . no matter where he came , there were great plains , with fields and pastures ; but he saw no people at all . the wind blew up again , but halvor decided that he had not yet seen enough , and wanted to go a little further , and see whether there were no people to be found at all . after a time he came to a great highway , which was so even one could have rolled an egg along it with ease . halvor went on along this highway , and as evening drew near , he saw a great castle in the distance , that shone afar . since he had been wandering all day long , without much in the way of food , he had a fine appetite ; but the nearer he came to the castle , the more frightened he grew . | lay there . | what were halvor and the master mariner to do because the breeze was stirring ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1318 | what were halvor and the master mariner to do because the breeze was stirring ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
soria-moria-castle | how long they sailed the seas i do not know , but suddenly a powerful storm arose , and when it had passed , and all had grown quiet once more , they did not know where they were . they had been driven off their course to a foreign shore , which none among them recognized . and then , since not a breeze was stirring , they lay there , and halvor begged the master mariner for permission to go ashore , and look around , for he would rather do that than lie down and sleep . " do you think you are fit to appear before people ? " asked the master mariner . " the only clothes you have are the rags in which you stand and walk ! " yet halvor insisted , and finally he was given permission . but he was to come back when the wind blew up . halvor went , and it was a fair land . no matter where he came , there were great plains , with fields and pastures ; but he saw no people at all . the wind blew up again , but halvor decided that he had not yet seen enough , and wanted to go a little further , and see whether there were no people to be found at all . after a time he came to a great highway , which was so even one could have rolled an egg along it with ease . halvor went on along this highway , and as evening drew near , he saw a great castle in the distance , that shone afar . since he had been wandering all day long , without much in the way of food , he had a fine appetite ; but the nearer he came to the castle , the more frightened he grew . | they could not leave . | why did the master mariner and halvor lay there when the breeze was not stirring ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1319 | why did the master mariner and halvor lay there when the breeze was not stirring ? | [] | summary | causal relationship | implicit |
the-fire-plume | wassamo was living with his parents on the shore of a large bay , far out in the north - east . one day , when the season had commenced for fish to be plenty , the mother of wassamo said to him , " my son , i wish you would go to yonder point and see if you can not procure me some fish ; and ask your cousin to accompany you . " he did so . they set out , and in the course of the afternoon they arrived at the fishing - ground . the cousin , being the elder , attended to the nets , and they encamped near by , using the bark of the birch for a lodge to shelter them through the night . they lit a fire , and while they sat conversing with each other , the moon arose . not a breath of wind disturbed the smooth surface of the lake . not a cloud was seen . wassamo looked out on the water toward their nets , and he saw that the little black spots , which were no other than the floats , dotting the lake , had disappeared . " cousin , " he said , " let us visit our nets ; perhaps we are fortunate . " | wassamo . | who was living with his parents ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1320 | who was living with his parents ? | [] | local | character | explicit |
the-fire-plume | wassamo was living with his parents on the shore of a large bay , far out in the north - east . one day , when the season had commenced for fish to be plenty , the mother of wassamo said to him , " my son , i wish you would go to yonder point and see if you can not procure me some fish ; and ask your cousin to accompany you . " he did so . they set out , and in the course of the afternoon they arrived at the fishing - ground . the cousin , being the elder , attended to the nets , and they encamped near by , using the bark of the birch for a lodge to shelter them through the night . they lit a fire , and while they sat conversing with each other , the moon arose . not a breath of wind disturbed the smooth surface of the lake . not a cloud was seen . wassamo looked out on the water toward their nets , and he saw that the little black spots , which were no other than the floats , dotting the lake , had disappeared . " cousin , " he said , " let us visit our nets ; perhaps we are fortunate . " | far out in the north - east . | where did wassamo and his parents live ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1321 | where did wassamo and his parents live ? | [] | local | setting | explicit |
the-fire-plume | wassamo was living with his parents on the shore of a large bay , far out in the north - east . one day , when the season had commenced for fish to be plenty , the mother of wassamo said to him , " my son , i wish you would go to yonder point and see if you can not procure me some fish ; and ask your cousin to accompany you . " he did so . they set out , and in the course of the afternoon they arrived at the fishing - ground . the cousin , being the elder , attended to the nets , and they encamped near by , using the bark of the birch for a lodge to shelter them through the night . they lit a fire , and while they sat conversing with each other , the moon arose . not a breath of wind disturbed the smooth surface of the lake . not a cloud was seen . wassamo looked out on the water toward their nets , and he saw that the little black spots , which were no other than the floats , dotting the lake , had disappeared . " cousin , " he said , " let us visit our nets ; perhaps we are fortunate . " | the bark of the birch . | what did wassamo and the cousin use to shelter them through the night ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1322 | what did wassamo and the cousin use to shelter them through the night ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | when they drew up the nets they were rejoiced to see the meshes shining white , all over , with the glittering prey . they landed in fine spirits , and put away their canoe in safety from the winds . " wassamo , " said the cousin , " you cook that we may eat . " wassamo set about the work at once , and soon had his great kettle swung upon its branch , while the cousin lay at his ease upon the other side of the fire . " cousin , " said wassamo , " tell me stories or sing me some love - songs . " the cousin obeyed , and sung his plaintive songs ; or he would frequently break off in the midst of a mournful chant , and begin to recite a mirthful story , and then in the midst of wassamo 's laughter he would return to the plaintive ditty -- just as it suited his fancy ; for the cousin was gay of spirit , and shifted his humor faster than the fleecy clouds that appeared and disappeared in the night - sky over their heads . in this changeful pastime the cousin ran his length , and then he fell away , murmuring parts of his song or story , into a silvery sleep ; with the moon gliding through the branches and gilding his face . | rejoiced . | how did wassamo and his cousin feel when they drew up the nets ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1323 | how did wassamo and his cousin feel when they drew up the nets ? | [] | local | feeling | explicit |
the-fire-plume | when they drew up the nets they were rejoiced to see the meshes shining white , all over , with the glittering prey . they landed in fine spirits , and put away their canoe in safety from the winds . " wassamo , " said the cousin , " you cook that we may eat . " wassamo set about the work at once , and soon had his great kettle swung upon its branch , while the cousin lay at his ease upon the other side of the fire . " cousin , " said wassamo , " tell me stories or sing me some love - songs . " the cousin obeyed , and sung his plaintive songs ; or he would frequently break off in the midst of a mournful chant , and begin to recite a mirthful story , and then in the midst of wassamo 's laughter he would return to the plaintive ditty -- just as it suited his fancy ; for the cousin was gay of spirit , and shifted his humor faster than the fleecy clouds that appeared and disappeared in the night - sky over their heads . in this changeful pastime the cousin ran his length , and then he fell away , murmuring parts of his song or story , into a silvery sleep ; with the moon gliding through the branches and gilding his face . | laid at his ease upon the other side of the fire . | what did the cousin do while wassamo cooked ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1324 | what did the cousin do while wassamo cooked ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | when they drew up the nets they were rejoiced to see the meshes shining white , all over , with the glittering prey . they landed in fine spirits , and put away their canoe in safety from the winds . " wassamo , " said the cousin , " you cook that we may eat . " wassamo set about the work at once , and soon had his great kettle swung upon its branch , while the cousin lay at his ease upon the other side of the fire . " cousin , " said wassamo , " tell me stories or sing me some love - songs . " the cousin obeyed , and sung his plaintive songs ; or he would frequently break off in the midst of a mournful chant , and begin to recite a mirthful story , and then in the midst of wassamo 's laughter he would return to the plaintive ditty -- just as it suited his fancy ; for the cousin was gay of spirit , and shifted his humor faster than the fleecy clouds that appeared and disappeared in the night - sky over their heads . in this changeful pastime the cousin ran his length , and then he fell away , murmuring parts of his song or story , into a silvery sleep ; with the moon gliding through the branches and gilding his face . | ran his length . | why did the cousin fall away ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1325 | why did the cousin fall away ? | [] | local | causal relationship | explicit |
the-fire-plume | wassamo in the mean while had lost the sound of his cousin 's voice in the rich simmer of the kettle ; and when its music pleased his ear the most , as announcing that the fish were handsomely cooked , he lifted the kettle from the fire . he spoke to his cousin , but he received no answer . he went on with his housekeeping alone , and took the wooden ladle and skimmed the kettle neatly , for the fish were very plump and fat . wassamo had a torch of twisted bark in one hand to give light , and when he came to take out the fish , there was no one to have charge of the torch . the cousin was so happy in his sleep , with the silver moon kissing his cheeks , as though she were enamored of his fair looks , that wassamo had not the heart to call him up . binding his girdle upon his brow , in this he thrust the torch , and went forward , with the light dancing through the green leaves at every turn of his head , to prepare the evening meal . he again spoke to his cousin , but gently , to learn whether he was in truth asleep . the cousin murmured , but made no reply ; and wassamo stepped softly about with the dancing fire - plume lighting up the gloom of the forest at every turn he made . | spoke to his cousin . | what did wassamo do after he lifted the kettle from the fire ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1326 | what did wassamo do after he lifted the kettle from the fire ? | [] | local | outcome resolution | explicit |
the-fire-plume | wassamo in the mean while had lost the sound of his cousin 's voice in the rich simmer of the kettle ; and when its music pleased his ear the most , as announcing that the fish were handsomely cooked , he lifted the kettle from the fire . he spoke to his cousin , but he received no answer . he went on with his housekeeping alone , and took the wooden ladle and skimmed the kettle neatly , for the fish were very plump and fat . wassamo had a torch of twisted bark in one hand to give light , and when he came to take out the fish , there was no one to have charge of the torch . the cousin was so happy in his sleep , with the silver moon kissing his cheeks , as though she were enamored of his fair looks , that wassamo had not the heart to call him up . binding his girdle upon his brow , in this he thrust the torch , and went forward , with the light dancing through the green leaves at every turn of his head , to prepare the evening meal . he again spoke to his cousin , but gently , to learn whether he was in truth asleep . the cousin murmured , but made no reply ; and wassamo stepped softly about with the dancing fire - plume lighting up the gloom of the forest at every turn he made . | fish were very plump and fat . | why did wassamo take the wooden ladle and skim the kettle ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1327 | why did wassamo take the wooden ladle and skim the kettle ? | [] | local | causal relationship | explicit |
the-fire-plume | suddenly he heard a laugh it was double , or the one must be the perfect echo of the other . to wassamo there appeared to be two persons at no great distance . " cousin , " said wassamo , " some person is near us . i hear a laugh ; awake and let us look out ! " the cousin made no answer . again wassamo heard the laughter in mirthful repetition , like the ripple of the water - brook upon the shining pebbles of the stream . peering out as far as the line of the torchlight pierced into the darkness , he beheld two beautiful young females smiling on him . their countenances appeared to be perfectly white , like the fresh snow . he crouched down and pushed his cousin , saying , in a low voice , " awake ! awake ! here are two young women . " but he received no answer . his cousin seemed lost to all earthly sense and sound ; for he lay unmoved , smiling , in the calm light of the moon . wassamo started up alone , and glided toward the strange females . as he approached them he was more and more enraptured with their beauty ; but just as he was about to speak to them , he suddenly fell to the earth , and they all three vanished together . the moon shone where they had just stood , but she saw them not . a gentle sound of music and soft voices accompanied their vanishing , and this wakened the cousin . | two beautiful young females . | who were the two persons wassamo saw at no great distance ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1328 | who were the two persons wassamo saw at no great distance ? | [] | local | character | explicit |
the-fire-plume | suddenly he heard a laugh it was double , or the one must be the perfect echo of the other . to wassamo there appeared to be two persons at no great distance . " cousin , " said wassamo , " some person is near us . i hear a laugh ; awake and let us look out ! " the cousin made no answer . again wassamo heard the laughter in mirthful repetition , like the ripple of the water - brook upon the shining pebbles of the stream . peering out as far as the line of the torchlight pierced into the darkness , he beheld two beautiful young females smiling on him . their countenances appeared to be perfectly white , like the fresh snow . he crouched down and pushed his cousin , saying , in a low voice , " awake ! awake ! here are two young women . " but he received no answer . his cousin seemed lost to all earthly sense and sound ; for he lay unmoved , smiling , in the calm light of the moon . wassamo started up alone , and glided toward the strange females . as he approached them he was more and more enraptured with their beauty ; but just as he was about to speak to them , he suddenly fell to the earth , and they all three vanished together . the moon shone where they had just stood , but she saw them not . a gentle sound of music and soft voices accompanied their vanishing , and this wakened the cousin . | suddenly fell to the earth . | what happened to wassamo after he approached the women ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1329 | what happened to wassamo after he approached the women ? | [] | local | outcome resolution | explicit |
the-fire-plume | suddenly he heard a laugh it was double , or the one must be the perfect echo of the other . to wassamo there appeared to be two persons at no great distance . " cousin , " said wassamo , " some person is near us . i hear a laugh ; awake and let us look out ! " the cousin made no answer . again wassamo heard the laughter in mirthful repetition , like the ripple of the water - brook upon the shining pebbles of the stream . peering out as far as the line of the torchlight pierced into the darkness , he beheld two beautiful young females smiling on him . their countenances appeared to be perfectly white , like the fresh snow . he crouched down and pushed his cousin , saying , in a low voice , " awake ! awake ! here are two young women . " but he received no answer . his cousin seemed lost to all earthly sense and sound ; for he lay unmoved , smiling , in the calm light of the moon . wassamo started up alone , and glided toward the strange females . as he approached them he was more and more enraptured with their beauty ; but just as he was about to speak to them , he suddenly fell to the earth , and they all three vanished together . the moon shone where they had just stood , but she saw them not . a gentle sound of music and soft voices accompanied their vanishing , and this wakened the cousin . | a gentle sound of music and soft voices accompanying wassamo and the women 's vanishing . | what made the cousin wake up ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1330 | what made the cousin wake up ? | [] | local | causal relationship | explicit |
the-fire-plume | as he opened his eyes , in a dreamy way , he saw the kettle near him . some of the fish he observed were in the bowl . the fire flickered , and made light and shadow ; but nowhere was wassamo to be seen . he waited , and waited again , in the expectation that wassamo would appear . " perhaps , " thought the cousin , " he is gone out again to visit the nets . " he looked off that way , but the canoe still lay close by the rock at the shore . he searched and found his footsteps in the ashes , and out upon the green ground a little distance , and then they were utterly lost . he was now greatly troubled in spirit , and he called aloud , " netawis ! cousin ! cousin ! " but there was no answer to his call . he called again in his sorrow , louder and louder , " netawis ! netawis ! cousin ! cousin ! whither are you gone ? " but no answer came to his voice of wailing . he started for the edge of the woods , crying as he ran , " my cousin ! " and " oh , my cousin ! " hither and thither through the forest he sped with all his fleetness of foot and quickness of spirit ; and when at last he found that no voice would answer him , he burst into tears , and sobbed aloud . | gone out again to visit the nets . | what did the cousin believe wassamo was doing when he could not find him ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1331 | what did the cousin believe wassamo was doing when he could not find him ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | as he opened his eyes , in a dreamy way , he saw the kettle near him . some of the fish he observed were in the bowl . the fire flickered , and made light and shadow ; but nowhere was wassamo to be seen . he waited , and waited again , in the expectation that wassamo would appear . " perhaps , " thought the cousin , " he is gone out again to visit the nets . " he looked off that way , but the canoe still lay close by the rock at the shore . he searched and found his footsteps in the ashes , and out upon the green ground a little distance , and then they were utterly lost . he was now greatly troubled in spirit , and he called aloud , " netawis ! cousin ! cousin ! " but there was no answer to his call . he called again in his sorrow , louder and louder , " netawis ! netawis ! cousin ! cousin ! whither are you gone ? " but no answer came to his voice of wailing . he started for the edge of the woods , crying as he ran , " my cousin ! " and " oh , my cousin ! " hither and thither through the forest he sped with all his fleetness of foot and quickness of spirit ; and when at last he found that no voice would answer him , he burst into tears , and sobbed aloud . | greatly troubled . | how did the cousin feel when he could not find wassamo ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1332 | how did the cousin feel when he could not find wassamo ? | [] | local | feeling | explicit |
the-fire-plume | he returned to the fire , and sat down . he mused upon the absence of wassamo with a sorely - troubled heart . " he may have been playing me a trick , " he thought ; but it was full time that the trick should be at an end , and wassamo returned not . the cousin cherished other hopes , but they all died away in the morning light , when he found himself alone by the hunting - fire . " how shall i answer to his friends for wassamo ? " thought the cousin . " although , " he said to himself , " his parents are my kindred , and they are well assured that their son is my bosom - friend , will they receive that belief in the place of him who is lost . no , no ; they will say that i have slain him , and they will require blood for blood . oh ! my cousin , whither are you gone ? " he would have rested to restore his mind to its peace , but he could not sleep ; and , without further regard to net or canoe , he set off for the village , running all the way . as they saw him approaching at such speed and alone , they said , " some accident has happened . " | it was full time that the trick should be at an end , and wassamo returned not . | why did the cousin not believe that wassamo was playing a trick on him ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1333 | why did the cousin not believe that wassamo was playing a trick on him ? | [] | local | causal relationship | explicit |
the-fire-plume | he returned to the fire , and sat down . he mused upon the absence of wassamo with a sorely - troubled heart . " he may have been playing me a trick , " he thought ; but it was full time that the trick should be at an end , and wassamo returned not . the cousin cherished other hopes , but they all died away in the morning light , when he found himself alone by the hunting - fire . " how shall i answer to his friends for wassamo ? " thought the cousin . " although , " he said to himself , " his parents are my kindred , and they are well assured that their son is my bosom - friend , will they receive that belief in the place of him who is lost . no , no ; they will say that i have slain him , and they will require blood for blood . oh ! my cousin , whither are you gone ? " he would have rested to restore his mind to its peace , but he could not sleep ; and , without further regard to net or canoe , he set off for the village , running all the way . as they saw him approaching at such speed and alone , they said , " some accident has happened . " | " some accident has happened . " . | what did the village say when the saw the cousin approaching at such speed and alone ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1334 | what did the village say when the saw the cousin approaching at such speed and alone ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | he returned to the fire , and sat down . he mused upon the absence of wassamo with a sorely - troubled heart . " he may have been playing me a trick , " he thought ; but it was full time that the trick should be at an end , and wassamo returned not . the cousin cherished other hopes , but they all died away in the morning light , when he found himself alone by the hunting - fire . " how shall i answer to his friends for wassamo ? " thought the cousin . " although , " he said to himself , " his parents are my kindred , and they are well assured that their son is my bosom - friend , will they receive that belief in the place of him who is lost . no , no ; they will say that i have slain him , and they will require blood for blood . oh ! my cousin , whither are you gone ? " he would have rested to restore his mind to its peace , but he could not sleep ; and , without further regard to net or canoe , he set off for the village , running all the way . as they saw him approaching at such speed and alone , they said , " some accident has happened . " | they all died away in the morning light . | what happened to the cousin's other hopes after he found himself alone by the hunting-fire ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1335 | what happened to the cousin's other hopes after he found himself alone by the hunting-fire ? | [] | local | outcome resolution | explicit |
the-fire-plume | when he had come into the village , he told them how wassamo had disappeared . he stated all the circumstances . he kept nothing to himself . he declared all that he knew . some said , " he has killed him in the dark . " others said , " it is impossible ; they were like brothers ; they would have fallen for each other . it can not be . " at the cousin 's request , many of the men visited the fish - fire . there were no marks of blood . no hasty steps were there to show that any conflict or struggle had occurred . every leaf on every tree was in its place ; and they saw , as the cousin had before , that the foot - prints of wassamo stopped in the wood , as if he had gone no further upon the earth , but had ascended into the air . they returned to the village , and no man was the wiser as to the strange and sudden vanishing of wassamo . none ever looked to see him more ; only the parents , who still hoped and awaited his return . | the fish - fire . | where did many of the men visit ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1336 | where did many of the men visit ? | [] | local | setting | explicit |
the-fire-plume | when he had come into the village , he told them how wassamo had disappeared . he stated all the circumstances . he kept nothing to himself . he declared all that he knew . some said , " he has killed him in the dark . " others said , " it is impossible ; they were like brothers ; they would have fallen for each other . it can not be . " at the cousin 's request , many of the men visited the fish - fire . there were no marks of blood . no hasty steps were there to show that any conflict or struggle had occurred . every leaf on every tree was in its place ; and they saw , as the cousin had before , that the foot - prints of wassamo stopped in the wood , as if he had gone no further upon the earth , but had ascended into the air . they returned to the village , and no man was the wiser as to the strange and sudden vanishing of wassamo . none ever looked to see him more ; only the parents , who still hoped and awaited his return . | returned to the village . | what did the men do when they couldn't find wassamo ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1337 | what did the men do when they couldn't find wassamo ? | [] | local | outcome resolution | explicit |
the-fire-plume | when he had come into the village , he told them how wassamo had disappeared . he stated all the circumstances . he kept nothing to himself . he declared all that he knew . some said , " he has killed him in the dark . " others said , " it is impossible ; they were like brothers ; they would have fallen for each other . it can not be . " at the cousin 's request , many of the men visited the fish - fire . there were no marks of blood . no hasty steps were there to show that any conflict or struggle had occurred . every leaf on every tree was in its place ; and they saw , as the cousin had before , that the foot - prints of wassamo stopped in the wood , as if he had gone no further upon the earth , but had ascended into the air . they returned to the village , and no man was the wiser as to the strange and sudden vanishing of wassamo . none ever looked to see him more ; only the parents , who still hoped and awaited his return . | wassamo and the cousin were like brothers . | why did some of the men think that it was impossible for the cousin to kill wassamo ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1338 | why did some of the men think that it was impossible for the cousin to kill wassamo ? | [] | local | causal relationship | explicit |
the-fire-plume | when he had come into the village , he told them how wassamo had disappeared . he stated all the circumstances . he kept nothing to himself . he declared all that he knew . some said , " he has killed him in the dark . " others said , " it is impossible ; they were like brothers ; they would have fallen for each other . it can not be . " at the cousin 's request , many of the men visited the fish - fire . there were no marks of blood . no hasty steps were there to show that any conflict or struggle had occurred . every leaf on every tree was in its place ; and they saw , as the cousin had before , that the foot - prints of wassamo stopped in the wood , as if he had gone no further upon the earth , but had ascended into the air . they returned to the village , and no man was the wiser as to the strange and sudden vanishing of wassamo . none ever looked to see him more ; only the parents , who still hoped and awaited his return . | the parents . | who looked to see wassamo more ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1339 | who looked to see wassamo more ? | [] | local | character | explicit |
the-fire-plume | the spring , with all its blossoms and its delicate newness of life , came among them ; the indians assembled to celebrate their vernal feast from all the country round . among them came the sad cousin of wassamo . he was pale and thin as the shadow of the shaft that flies . the pain of his mind had changed his features , and wherever he turned his eyes , they were dazzled with the sight of the red blood of his friend . the parents of wassamo , far gone in despair , and weary with watching for his return , now demanded the life of netawis . the village was stirred to its very heart by their loud lamentings ; and , after a struggle of pity , they decided to give the young man 's life to the parents . they said that they had waited long enough . a day was appointed on which the cousin was to yield his life for his friend 's . he was a brave youth , and they bound him only by his word to be ready at the appointed hour . he said that he was not afraid to die ; for he was innocent of the great wrong they laid to his charge . | he was innocent of the great wrong they laid to his charge . | why did netawis say he was not afraid to die ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1340 | why did netawis say he was not afraid to die ? | [] | local | causal relationship | explicit |
the-fire-plume | a day or two before the time set to take his life , he wandered sadly along the shore of the lake . he looked at the glassy water , and more than once the thought to end his griefs by casting himself in its depths , came upon him with such sudden force that it was only by severe self - control that he was able to turn his steps in another direction . he reflected--"they will say that i was guilty if i take my own life . no . i will give them my blood for that of my cousin . " he walked on , with slow steps , but he found no comfort , turn where he would ; the sweet songs of the grove jarred upon his ear ; the beauty of the blue sky pained his sight ; and the soft green earth , as he trode upon it , seemed harsh to his foot , and sent a pang through every nerve . " oh , where is my cousin ? " he kept saying to himself . meanwhile , when wassamo fell senseless before the two young women in the wood , he lost all knowledge of himself until he wakened in a distant scene . he heard persons conversing . one spoke in a tone of command , saying , " you foolish girls , is this the way that you rove about at nights without our knowledge ? put that person you have brought on that couch of yours , and do not let him lie upon the ground . " | along the shore of the lake . | where did netawis wander ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1341 | where did netawis wander ? | [] | local | setting | explicit |
the-fire-plume | a day or two before the time set to take his life , he wandered sadly along the shore of the lake . he looked at the glassy water , and more than once the thought to end his griefs by casting himself in its depths , came upon him with such sudden force that it was only by severe self - control that he was able to turn his steps in another direction . he reflected--"they will say that i was guilty if i take my own life . no . i will give them my blood for that of my cousin . " he walked on , with slow steps , but he found no comfort , turn where he would ; the sweet songs of the grove jarred upon his ear ; the beauty of the blue sky pained his sight ; and the soft green earth , as he trode upon it , seemed harsh to his foot , and sent a pang through every nerve . " oh , where is my cousin ? " he kept saying to himself . meanwhile , when wassamo fell senseless before the two young women in the wood , he lost all knowledge of himself until he wakened in a distant scene . he heard persons conversing . one spoke in a tone of command , saying , " you foolish girls , is this the way that you rove about at nights without our knowledge ? put that person you have brought on that couch of yours , and do not let him lie upon the ground . " | the village would say that he was guilty if he took his own life . | what made netawis stop himself from taking his own life ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1342 | what made netawis stop himself from taking his own life ? | [] | local | causal relationship | explicit |
the-fire-plume | a day or two before the time set to take his life , he wandered sadly along the shore of the lake . he looked at the glassy water , and more than once the thought to end his griefs by casting himself in its depths , came upon him with such sudden force that it was only by severe self - control that he was able to turn his steps in another direction . he reflected--"they will say that i was guilty if i take my own life . no . i will give them my blood for that of my cousin . " he walked on , with slow steps , but he found no comfort , turn where he would ; the sweet songs of the grove jarred upon his ear ; the beauty of the blue sky pained his sight ; and the soft green earth , as he trode upon it , seemed harsh to his foot , and sent a pang through every nerve . " oh , where is my cousin ? " he kept saying to himself . meanwhile , when wassamo fell senseless before the two young women in the wood , he lost all knowledge of himself until he wakened in a distant scene . he heard persons conversing . one spoke in a tone of command , saying , " you foolish girls , is this the way that you rove about at nights without our knowledge ? put that person you have brought on that couch of yours , and do not let him lie upon the ground . " | he lost all knowledge of himself until he wakened in a distant scene . | what happened to wassamo after he fell senseless before the two young women in the wood ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1343 | what happened to wassamo after he fell senseless before the two young women in the wood ? | [] | local | outcome resolution | explicit |
the-fire-plume | wassamo felt himself moved , he knew not how , and placed upon a couch . some time after , the spell seemed to be a little lightened , and on opening his eyes , he was surprised to find that he was lying in a spacious and shining lodge , extending as far as the eye could reach . one spoke to him and said : " stranger , awake , and take something wherewith to refresh yourself . " he obeyed the command and sat up . on either side of the lodge he beheld rows of people seated in orderly array . at a distance he could see two stately persons , who looked rather more in years than the others , and who appeared to exact obedience from all around them . one of them , whom he heard addressed as the old spirit - man , spoke to wassamo . " my son , " said he , " know it was those foolish girls who brought you hither . they saw you at the fishing - ground . when you attempted to approach them you fell senseless , and at the same moment they transported you to this place . we are under the earth . but be at ease . we will make your stay with us pleasant . i am the guardian spirit of the sand mountains . they are my charge . i pile them up , and blow them about , and do whatever i will with them . it keeps me very busy , but i am hale for my age , and i love to be employed . i have often wished to get one of your race to marry among us . if you can make up your mind to remain , i will give you one of my daughters -- the one who smiled on you first , the night you were brought away from your parents and friends . " | the old spirit - man . | who spoke to wassamo first ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1344 | who spoke to wassamo first ? | [] | local | character | explicit |
the-fire-plume | wassamo felt himself moved , he knew not how , and placed upon a couch . some time after , the spell seemed to be a little lightened , and on opening his eyes , he was surprised to find that he was lying in a spacious and shining lodge , extending as far as the eye could reach . one spoke to him and said : " stranger , awake , and take something wherewith to refresh yourself . " he obeyed the command and sat up . on either side of the lodge he beheld rows of people seated in orderly array . at a distance he could see two stately persons , who looked rather more in years than the others , and who appeared to exact obedience from all around them . one of them , whom he heard addressed as the old spirit - man , spoke to wassamo . " my son , " said he , " know it was those foolish girls who brought you hither . they saw you at the fishing - ground . when you attempted to approach them you fell senseless , and at the same moment they transported you to this place . we are under the earth . but be at ease . we will make your stay with us pleasant . i am the guardian spirit of the sand mountains . they are my charge . i pile them up , and blow them about , and do whatever i will with them . it keeps me very busy , but i am hale for my age , and i love to be employed . i have often wished to get one of your race to marry among us . if you can make up your mind to remain , i will give you one of my daughters -- the one who smiled on you first , the night you were brought away from your parents and friends . " | get one of wassamo 's race to marry among his people . | what did the old spirit-man wish ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1345 | what did the old spirit-man wish ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | wassamo felt himself moved , he knew not how , and placed upon a couch . some time after , the spell seemed to be a little lightened , and on opening his eyes , he was surprised to find that he was lying in a spacious and shining lodge , extending as far as the eye could reach . one spoke to him and said : " stranger , awake , and take something wherewith to refresh yourself . " he obeyed the command and sat up . on either side of the lodge he beheld rows of people seated in orderly array . at a distance he could see two stately persons , who looked rather more in years than the others , and who appeared to exact obedience from all around them . one of them , whom he heard addressed as the old spirit - man , spoke to wassamo . " my son , " said he , " know it was those foolish girls who brought you hither . they saw you at the fishing - ground . when you attempted to approach them you fell senseless , and at the same moment they transported you to this place . we are under the earth . but be at ease . we will make your stay with us pleasant . i am the guardian spirit of the sand mountains . they are my charge . i pile them up , and blow them about , and do whatever i will with them . it keeps me very busy , but i am hale for my age , and i love to be employed . i have often wished to get one of your race to marry among us . if you can make up your mind to remain , i will give you one of my daughters -- the one who smiled on you first , the night you were brought away from your parents and friends . " | give wassamo one of his daughters -- the one who smiled on wassamo first . | what will the old spirit-man do if wassamo makes up his mind to remain ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1346 | what will the old spirit-man do if wassamo makes up his mind to remain ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | wassamo dropped his head and made no answer . the thought that he should behold his kindred no more , made him sad . he was silent , and the old spirit continued : " your wants will all be supplied ; but you must be careful not to stray far from the lodge . i am afraid of that spirit who rules all islands lying in the lakes . he is my bitter enemy , for i have refused him my daughter in marriage ; and when he learns that you are a member of my family , he will seek to harm you . there is my daughter , " added the old spirit , pointing toward her . " take her . she shall be your wife . " forthwith wassamo and the old spirit 's daughter sat near each other in the lodge , and they were man and wife . one evening the old spirit came in after a busy day 's work out among the sand - hills , in the course of which he had blown them all out of shape with great gusts of wind , and strewn them about in a thousand directions , and brought them back and piled them up in all sorts of misshapen heaps . | that spirit who rules all islands lying in the lakes . | who was the old spirit's bitter enemy ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1347 | who was the old spirit's bitter enemy ? | [] | local | character | explicit |
the-fire-plume | wassamo felt himself moved , he knew not how , and placed upon a couch . some time after , the spell seemed to be a little lightened , and on opening his eyes , he was surprised to find that he was lying in a spacious and shining lodge , extending as far as the eye could reach . one spoke to him and said : " stranger , awake , and take something wherewith to refresh yourself . " he obeyed the command and sat up . on either side of the lodge he beheld rows of people seated in orderly array . at a distance he could see two stately persons , who looked rather more in years than the others , and who appeared to exact obedience from all around them . one of them , whom he heard addressed as the old spirit - man , spoke to wassamo . " my son , " said he , " know it was those foolish girls who brought you hither . they saw you at the fishing - ground . when you attempted to approach them you fell senseless , and at the same moment they transported you to this place . we are under the earth . but be at ease . we will make your stay with us pleasant . i am the guardian spirit of the sand mountains . they are my charge . i pile them up , and blow them about , and do whatever i will with them . it keeps me very busy , but i am hale for my age , and i love to be employed . i have often wished to get one of your race to marry among us . if you can make up your mind to remain , i will give you one of my daughters -- the one who smiled on you first , the night you were brought away from your parents and friends . " wassamo dropped his head and made no answer . the thought that he should behold his kindred no more , made him sad . he was silent , and the old spirit continued : " your wants will all be supplied ; but you must be careful not to stray far from the lodge . i am afraid of that spirit who rules all islands lying in the lakes . he is my bitter enemy , for i have refused him my daughter in marriage ; and when he learns that you are a member of my family , he will seek to harm you . there is my daughter , " added the old spirit , pointing toward her . " take her . she shall be your wife . " forthwith wassamo and the old spirit 's daughter sat near each other in the lodge , and they were man and wife . one evening the old spirit came in after a busy day 's work out among the sand - hills , in the course of which he had blown them all out of shape with great gusts of wind , and strewn them about in a thousand directions , and brought them back and piled them up in all sorts of misshapen heaps . | pile sand up , and blow them about , and do whatever he will with them . | what did the old spirit-man do as the guardian spirit of the sand mountains ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1348 | what did the old spirit-man do as the guardian spirit of the sand mountains ? | [] | summary | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | at the close of this busy day , when the old spirit came in very much out of breath , he said to wassamo , " son - in - law , i am in want of tobacco . none grows about this dry place of mine . you shall return to your people and procure me a supply . it is seldom that the few who pass these sand - hills offer me a piece of tobacco,--it is a rare plant in these parts,--but when they do , it immediately comes to me . just so , " he added , putting his hand out of the side of the lodge and drawing in several pieces of tobacco which some one passing at that moment offered as a fee to the old spirit , to keep the sand - hills from blowing about till they had got by . other gifts beside tobacco came in the same way to the side of the lodge -- sometimes a whole bear , then a wampum - robe , then a string of birds -- and the sand - spirits altogether led an easy life ; for they were not at the trouble to hunt or clothe themselves ; and whenever the housekeeping began to fall short , nothing would happen but a wonderful storm of dust , all the sand - hills being straightway put in an uproar , and the contributions would at once begin to pour in at the side windows of the lodge , till all their wants were supplied . | tobacco . | what did the old spirit want from wassamo ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1349 | what did the old spirit want from wassamo ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | at the close of this busy day , when the old spirit came in very much out of breath , he said to wassamo , " son - in - law , i am in want of tobacco . none grows about this dry place of mine . you shall return to your people and procure me a supply . it is seldom that the few who pass these sand - hills offer me a piece of tobacco,--it is a rare plant in these parts,--but when they do , it immediately comes to me . just so , " he added , putting his hand out of the side of the lodge and drawing in several pieces of tobacco which some one passing at that moment offered as a fee to the old spirit , to keep the sand - hills from blowing about till they had got by . other gifts beside tobacco came in the same way to the side of the lodge -- sometimes a whole bear , then a wampum - robe , then a string of birds -- and the sand - spirits altogether led an easy life ; for they were not at the trouble to hunt or clothe themselves ; and whenever the housekeeping began to fall short , nothing would happen but a wonderful storm of dust , all the sand - hills being straightway put in an uproar , and the contributions would at once begin to pour in at the side windows of the lodge , till all their wants were supplied . | by putting his hand out of the side of the lodge . | how did the gifts come to the old spirit ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1350 | how did the gifts come to the old spirit ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | after wassamo had been among these curious people several months , the old sand - spirit said to him , " son - in - law , you must not be surprised at what you will see next ; for since you have been with us you have never known us to go to sleep . it has been summer when the sun never sets here where we live . but now , what you call winter , is coming on . you will soon see us lie down , and we shall not rise again till the spring . take my advice . do not leave the lodge . i have sure knowledge that that knavish island spirit is on the prowl , and as he has command of a particular kind of storm , which comes from the south - west , he only waits his opportunity to catch you abroad and do you a mischief . try and amuse yourself . that cupboard , " pointing to a corner of the lodge , " is never empty ; for it is there that all the offerings are handed in while we are asleep . it is never empty , and-- " but ere the old sand - spirit could utter another word , a loud rattling of thunder was heard , and instantly , not only the old spirit but every one of his family , vanished out of sight . when the storm had passed by , they all reappeared in the lodge . this sudden vanishing and reappearance occurred at every tempest . " you are surprised , " said the old spirit , " to see us disappear when it thunders . the reason is this : that noise which you fancy is thunder , is our enemy the island spirit hallooing on his way home from the hunt . we get out of sight that we may escape the necessity of asking him to come in and share our evening meal . we are not afraid of him , not in the least . " just then it chanced to thunder again , and wassamo observed that his father - in - law made extraordinary dispatch to conceal himself , although no stranger , at all resembling in any way the island spirit , was in view . shortly after this the season of sleep began , and one by one they laid themselves down to the long slumber . the old spirit was the last to drop away ; and , before he yielded , he went forth and had his last sport with the sand - hills , and he so tossed and vexed the poor hills , and scattered them to and fro , and whirled them up in the air , and far over the land , that it was days and days before they got back to any thing like their natural shape . while his relations were enjoying this long sleep , wassamo amused himself as best he could . the cupboard never failed him once : for visit it when he would , he always found a fresh supply of game , and every other dainty which his heart desired . | vanished out of sight . | what did the sand-spirits do after he heard a loud rattling of thunder ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1351 | what did the sand-spirits do after he heard a loud rattling of thunder ? | [] | summary | outcome resolution | explicit |
the-fire-plume | after wassamo had been among these curious people several months , the old sand - spirit said to him , " son - in - law , you must not be surprised at what you will see next ; for since you have been with us you have never known us to go to sleep . it has been summer when the sun never sets here where we live . but now , what you call winter , is coming on . you will soon see us lie down , and we shall not rise again till the spring . take my advice . do not leave the lodge . i have sure knowledge that that knavish island spirit is on the prowl , and as he has command of a particular kind of storm , which comes from the south - west , he only waits his opportunity to catch you abroad and do you a mischief . try and amuse yourself . that cupboard , " pointing to a corner of the lodge , " is never empty ; for it is there that all the offerings are handed in while we are asleep . it is never empty , and-- " but ere the old sand - spirit could utter another word , a loud rattling of thunder was heard , and instantly , not only the old spirit but every one of his family , vanished out of sight . when the storm had passed by , they all reappeared in the lodge . this sudden vanishing and reappearance occurred at every tempest . | in there were all of the offerings handed in while they were asleep . | why was the cupboard never empty ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1352 | why was the cupboard never empty ? | [] | local | causal relationship | explicit |
the-fire-plume | after wassamo had been among these curious people several months , the old sand - spirit said to him , " son - in - law , you must not be surprised at what you will see next ; for since you have been with us you have never known us to go to sleep . it has been summer when the sun never sets here where we live . but now , what you call winter , is coming on . you will soon see us lie down , and we shall not rise again till the spring . take my advice . do not leave the lodge . i have sure knowledge that that knavish island spirit is on the prowl , and as he has command of a particular kind of storm , which comes from the south - west , he only waits his opportunity to catch you abroad and do you a mischief . try and amuse yourself . that cupboard , " pointing to a corner of the lodge , " is never empty ; for it is there that all the offerings are handed in while we are asleep . it is never empty , and-- " but ere the old sand - spirit could utter another word , a loud rattling of thunder was heard , and instantly , not only the old spirit but every one of his family , vanished out of sight . when the storm had passed by , they all reappeared in the lodge . this sudden vanishing and reappearance occurred at every tempest . | they laid themselves down to the long slumber . | what happened after the season of the sand-spirits' vanishing ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1353 | what happened after the season of the sand-spirits' vanishing ? | [] | local | causal relationship | explicit |
the-fire-plume | " you are surprised , " said the old spirit , " to see us disappear when it thunders . the reason is this : that noise which you fancy is thunder , is our enemy the island spirit hallooing on his way home from the hunt . we get out of sight that we may escape the necessity of asking him to come in and share our evening meal . we are not afraid of him , not in the least . " just then it chanced to thunder again , and wassamo observed that his father - in - law made extraordinary dispatch to conceal himself , although no stranger , at all resembling in any way the island spirit , was in view . shortly after this the season of sleep began , and one by one they laid themselves down to the long slumber . the old spirit was the last to drop away ; and , before he yielded , he went forth and had his last sport with the sand - hills , and he so tossed and vexed the poor hills , and scattered them to and fro , and whirled them up in the air , and far over the land , that it was days and days before they got back to any thing like their natural shape . while his relations were enjoying this long sleep , wassamo amused himself as best he could . the cupboard never failed him once : for visit it when he would , he always found a fresh supply of game , and every other dainty which his heart desired . | had his last sport with the sand - hills , and he so tossed and vexed the poor hills , and scattered them to and fro , and whirled them up in the air , and far over the land . | what did the old spirit do before he yielded ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1354 | what did the old spirit do before he yielded ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | after wassamo had been among these curious people several months , the old sand - spirit said to him , " son - in - law , you must not be surprised at what you will see next ; for since you have been with us you have never known us to go to sleep . it has been summer when the sun never sets here where we live . but now , what you call winter , is coming on . you will soon see us lie down , and we shall not rise again till the spring . take my advice . do not leave the lodge . i have sure knowledge that that knavish island spirit is on the prowl , and as he has command of a particular kind of storm , which comes from the south - west , he only waits his opportunity to catch you abroad and do you a mischief . try and amuse yourself . that cupboard , " pointing to a corner of the lodge , " is never empty ; for it is there that all the offerings are handed in while we are asleep . it is never empty , and-- " but ere the old sand - spirit could utter another word , a loud rattling of thunder was heard , and instantly , not only the old spirit but every one of his family , vanished out of sight . when the storm had passed by , they all reappeared in the lodge . this sudden vanishing and reappearance occurred at every tempest . " you are surprised , " said the old spirit , " to see us disappear when it thunders . the reason is this : that noise which you fancy is thunder , is our enemy the island spirit hallooing on his way home from the hunt . we get out of sight that we may escape the necessity of asking him to come in and share our evening meal . we are not afraid of him , not in the least . " just then it chanced to thunder again , and wassamo observed that his father - in - law made extraordinary dispatch to conceal himself , although no stranger , at all resembling in any way the island spirit , was in view . shortly after this the season of sleep began , and one by one they laid themselves down to the long slumber . the old spirit was the last to drop away ; and , before he yielded , he went forth and had his last sport with the sand - hills , and he so tossed and vexed the poor hills , and scattered them to and fro , and whirled them up in the air , and far over the land , that it was days and days before they got back to any thing like their natural shape . while his relations were enjoying this long sleep , wassamo amused himself as best he could . the cupboard never failed him once : for visit it when he would , he always found a fresh supply of game , and every other dainty which his heart desired . but his chief pastime was to listen to the voices of the travelers who passed by the window at the side of the lodge where they made their requests for comfortable weather and an easy journey . these were often mingled with loud complainings , such as " ho ! how the sand jumps about ! " " take away that hill ! " " i am lost ! " " old sand - spirit , where are you ? help this way ! " and the like , which indicated that such as were journeying through the hills had their own troubles to encounter . as the spring - light of the first day of spring shone into the lodge , the whole family arose and went about the affairs of the day as though they had been slumbering only for a single night . | looked into the cupboard . | how did wassamo amuse himself ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1355 | how did wassamo amuse himself ? | [] | summary | action | implicit |
the-fire-plume | but his chief pastime was to listen to the voices of the travelers who passed by the window at the side of the lodge where they made their requests for comfortable weather and an easy journey . these were often mingled with loud complainings , such as " ho ! how the sand jumps about ! " " take away that hill ! " " i am lost ! " " old sand - spirit , where are you ? help this way ! " and the like , which indicated that such as were journeying through the hills had their own troubles to encounter . as the spring - light of the first day of spring shone into the lodge , the whole family arose and went about the affairs of the day as though they had been slumbering only for a single night . | wassamo had been very patient with the old spirit 's long absence . | why was wassamo rewarded by the old spirit ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1356 | why was wassamo rewarded by the old spirit ? | [] | local | causal relationship | explicit |
the-fire-plume | after wassamo had been among these curious people several months , the old sand - spirit said to him , " son - in - law , you must not be surprised at what you will see next ; for since you have been with us you have never known us to go to sleep . it has been summer when the sun never sets here where we live . but now , what you call winter , is coming on . you will soon see us lie down , and we shall not rise again till the spring . take my advice . do not leave the lodge . i have sure knowledge that that knavish island spirit is on the prowl , and as he has command of a particular kind of storm , which comes from the south - west , he only waits his opportunity to catch you abroad and do you a mischief . try and amuse yourself . that cupboard , " pointing to a corner of the lodge , " is never empty ; for it is there that all the offerings are handed in while we are asleep . it is never empty , and-- " but ere the old sand - spirit could utter another word , a loud rattling of thunder was heard , and instantly , not only the old spirit but every one of his family , vanished out of sight . when the storm had passed by , they all reappeared in the lodge . this sudden vanishing and reappearance occurred at every tempest . " you are surprised , " said the old spirit , " to see us disappear when it thunders . the reason is this : that noise which you fancy is thunder , is our enemy the island spirit hallooing on his way home from the hunt . we get out of sight that we may escape the necessity of asking him to come in and share our evening meal . we are not afraid of him , not in the least . " just then it chanced to thunder again , and wassamo observed that his father - in - law made extraordinary dispatch to conceal himself , although no stranger , at all resembling in any way the island spirit , was in view . shortly after this the season of sleep began , and one by one they laid themselves down to the long slumber . the old spirit was the last to drop away ; and , before he yielded , he went forth and had his last sport with the sand - hills , and he so tossed and vexed the poor hills , and scattered them to and fro , and whirled them up in the air , and far over the land , that it was days and days before they got back to any thing like their natural shape . while his relations were enjoying this long sleep , wassamo amused himself as best he could . the cupboard never failed him once : for visit it when he would , he always found a fresh supply of game , and every other dainty which his heart desired . the rest of the old spirit seemed to have done him much good , for he was very cheerful ; and , first putting his head forth from the window for a puff at a sand - hill , which was his prime luxury in a morning , he said to wassamo , " son - in - law , you have been very patient with our long absence from your company , and you shall be rewarded . in a few days you may start with your wife to visit your relations . you can be absent one year , but at the end of that time you must return . when you get to your home - village , you must first go in alone . leave your wife at a short distance from the lodge , and when you are welcome , then send for her . when there , do not be surprised that she disappears whenever you hear it thunder . " he added , with a sly look , " that old island spirit has a brother down in that part of the country . you will prosper in all things , for my daughter is very diligent . all the time that you pass in sleep , she will be at work . the distance is short to your village . a path leads directly to it , and when you get there , do not forget my wants as i stated to you before . " | the old island spirit has a brother down in that part of the country . | why did the old spirit say to not be surprised whenever the wife disappeared at the sound of thunder ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1357 | why did the old spirit say to not be surprised whenever the wife disappeared at the sound of thunder ? | [] | summary | causal relationship | explicit |
the-fire-plume | the rest of the old spirit seemed to have done him much good , for he was very cheerful ; and , first putting his head forth from the window for a puff at a sand - hill , which was his prime luxury in a morning , he said to wassamo , " son - in - law , you have been very patient with our long absence from your company , and you shall be rewarded . in a few days you may start with your wife to visit your relations . you can be absent one year , but at the end of that time you must return . when you get to your home - village , you must first go in alone . leave your wife at a short distance from the lodge , and when you are welcome , then send for her . when there , do not be surprised that she disappears whenever you hear it thunder . " he added , with a sly look , " that old island spirit has a brother down in that part of the country . you will prosper in all things , for my daughter is very diligent . all the time that you pass in sleep , she will be at work . the distance is short to your village . a path leads directly to it , and when you get there , do not forget my wants as i stated to you before . " | be at work . | what would the wife do while wassamo slept ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1358 | what would the wife do while wassamo slept ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | wassamo promised obedience to these directions , and , at the appointed time , set out in company with his wife . they traveled on a pleasant course , his wife leading the way , until they reached a rising ground . at the highest point of this ground , she said , " we will soon get to your country . " it suddenly became broad day , as they came upon a high bank ; they passed , unwet , for a short distance under the lake , and presently emerged from the water at the sand - banks , just off the shore where wassamo had set his nets on the night when he had been borne away by the two strange females . he now left his wife sheltered in a neighboring wood , while he advanced toward the village alone . musing sadly , and from time to time breaking forth in mournful cries , as he walked the shore , it was his cousin that wassamo beheld as he turned the first point of land by the lake . | netawis . | who did wassamo see as he turned the first point of land by the lake ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1359 | who did wassamo see as he turned the first point of land by the lake ? | [] | local | character | explicit |
the-fire-plume | with the speed of lightning the cousin rushed forward . " netawis ! netawis ! " he cried , " is it indeed you ? whence have you come , oh , my cousin ? " they fell upon each other 's necks , and wept aloud . and then , without further delay or question , the cousin ran off with breathless dispatch to the village . he seemed like a shadow upon the open ground , he sped so fast . he entered the lodge where sat the mother of wassamo in mourning for her son . " hear me , " said the cousin . " i have seen him whom you accuse me of having killed . he will be here even while we speak . " he had scarcely uttered these words when the whole village was astir in an instant . all ran out and strained their eyes to catch the first view of him whom they had thought dead . and when wassamo came forward , they at first fell from him as though he had been in truth one returned from the spirit - land . he entered the lodge of his parents . they saw that it was wassamo , living , breathing and as they had ever known him . and joy lit up the lodge - circle as though a new fire had been kindled in the eyes of his friends and kinsfolk . | joyful . | how did the village feel when they saw wassamo ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1360 | how did the village feel when they saw wassamo ? | [] | local | feeling | explicit |
the-fire-plume | he related all that had happened to him from the moment of his leaving the temporary night - lodge with the flame on his head . he told them of the strange land in which he had sojourned during his absence . he added to his mother , apart from the company , that he was married , and that he had left his wife at a short distance from the village . she went out immediately in search of her ; they soon found her in the wood , and all the women in the village conducted her in honor to the lodge of her new relations . the indian people were astonished at her beauty , at the whiteness of her skin , and still more , that she was able to talk with them in their own language . the village was happy , and the feast went on as long as the supply held out . all were delighted to make the acquaintance of the old sand - spirit 's daughter ; and as they had heard that he was a magician and guardian of great power , the tobacco which he had sent for by his son - in - law , came in , in great abundance , with every visitor . the summer and fall which wassamo thus passed with his parents and the people of his tribe were prosperous with all the country . | her beauty , at the whiteness of her skin , and that she was able to talk with them in their own language . | what did the indian people find themselves astonished by when they saw wassamo's wife ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1361 | what did the indian people find themselves astonished by when they saw wassamo's wife ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | the cousin of wassamo recovered heart , and sang once more his sad or mirthful chants , just as the humor was upon him ; but he kept close by wassamo , and watched him in all his movements . he made it a point to ask many questions of the country he came from ; some of which his cousin replied to , but others were left entirely in the dark . at every thunder - storm , as the old sand - spirit had foreboded , the wife of wassamo disappeared , much to the astonishment of her indian company , and , to their greater wonder , she was never idle , night nor day . when the winter came on , wassamo prepared for her a comfortable lodge , to which she withdrew for her long sleep ; and he gave notice to his friends that they must not disturb her , as she would not be with them again until the spring returned . before lying down , she said to her husband , " no one but yourself must pass on this side of the lodge . " the winter passed away with snows , and sports and stones in the lodge ; and when the sap of the maple began to flow , the wife of wassamo wakened , and she immediately set about work as before . she helped at the maple - trees with the others ; and , as if luck were in her presence , the sugar - harvest was greater than had been ever known in all that region . | " no one but yourself must pass on this side of the lodge . " . | what did the wife tell her husband before lying down ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1362 | what did the wife tell her husband before lying down ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | the gifts of tobacco , after this , came in even more freely than they had at first ; and as each brought his bundle to the lodge of wassamo , he asked for the usual length of life , for success as a hunter , and for a plentiful supply of food . they particularly desired that the sand - hills might be kept quiet , so that their lands might be moist , and their eyes clear of dust to sight the game . wassamo replied that he would mention each of their requests to his father - in - law . the tobacco was stored in sacks , and on the outside of the skins , that there might be no mistake as to their wants , each one who had given tobacco had painted and marked in distinct characters the totem or family emblem of his family and tribe . these the old sand - spirit could read at his leisure , and do what he thought best for each of his various petitioners . when the time for his return arrived , wassamo warned his people that they should not follow him nor attempt to take note how he disappeared . he then took the moose - skin sacks filled with tobacco , and bade farewell to all but netawis . he insisted on the privilege of attending wassamo and his wife for a distance , and when they reached the sand - banks he expressed the strongest wish to proceed with them on their journey . wassamo told him that it could not be ; that only spirits could exert the necessary power , and that there were no such spirits at hand . | mention each of their requests to his father - in - law . | what did wassamo reply he would do with the people's requests ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1363 | what did wassamo reply he would do with the people's requests ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | the gifts of tobacco , after this , came in even more freely than they had at first ; and as each brought his bundle to the lodge of wassamo , he asked for the usual length of life , for success as a hunter , and for a plentiful supply of food . they particularly desired that the sand - hills might be kept quiet , so that their lands might be moist , and their eyes clear of dust to sight the game . wassamo replied that he would mention each of their requests to his father - in - law . the tobacco was stored in sacks , and on the outside of the skins , that there might be no mistake as to their wants , each one who had given tobacco had painted and marked in distinct characters the totem or family emblem of his family and tribe . these the old sand - spirit could read at his leisure , and do what he thought best for each of his various petitioners . when the time for his return arrived , wassamo warned his people that they should not follow him nor attempt to take note how he disappeared . he then took the moose - skin sacks filled with tobacco , and bade farewell to all but netawis . he insisted on the privilege of attending wassamo and his wife for a distance , and when they reached the sand - banks he expressed the strongest wish to proceed with them on their journey . wassamo told him that it could not be ; that only spirits could exert the necessary power , and that there were no such spirits at hand . | each one who had given tobacco had painted and marked in distinct characters the totem or family emblem of his family and tribe . | how did the village ensure that there would be no mistake as to their wants ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1364 | how did the village ensure that there would be no mistake as to their wants ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | they then took an affectionate leave of each other , wassamo enjoining it upon his cousin , at risk of his life , to not look back when he had once started to return . the cousin , sore at heart , but constrained to obey , parted from them , and as he walked sadly away , he heard a gliding noise as of the sound of waters that were cleaved . he returned home , and told his friends that wassamo and his wife had disappeared , but that he knew not how . no one doubted his word in any thing now . wassamo with his wife soon reached their home at the hills . the old sand - spirit was in excellent health , and delighted to see them . he hailed their return with open arms ; and he opened his arms so very wide , that when he closed them he not only embraced wassamo and his wife , but all of the tobacco - sacks which they had brought with them . the requests of the indian people were made known to him ; he replied that he would attend to all , but that he must first invite his friends to smoke with him . accordingly he at once dispatched his pipe - bearer and confidential aid to summon various spirits of his acquaintance , and set the time for them to come . | delighted . | how did the old sand-spirit feel when he saw wassamo and his wife ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1365 | how did the old sand-spirit feel when he saw wassamo and his wife ? | [] | local | feeling | explicit |
the-fire-plume | they then took an affectionate leave of each other , wassamo enjoining it upon his cousin , at risk of his life , to not look back when he had once started to return . the cousin , sore at heart , but constrained to obey , parted from them , and as he walked sadly away , he heard a gliding noise as of the sound of waters that were cleaved . he returned home , and told his friends that wassamo and his wife had disappeared , but that he knew not how . no one doubted his word in any thing now . wassamo with his wife soon reached their home at the hills . the old sand - spirit was in excellent health , and delighted to see them . he hailed their return with open arms ; and he opened his arms so very wide , that when he closed them he not only embraced wassamo and his wife , but all of the tobacco - sacks which they had brought with them . the requests of the indian people were made known to him ; he replied that he would attend to all , but that he must first invite his friends to smoke with him . accordingly he at once dispatched his pipe - bearer and confidential aid to summon various spirits of his acquaintance , and set the time for them to come . | he would attend to all , but he must first invite his friends to smoke with him . | what did the old spirit reply regarding the requests of the indian people ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1366 | what did the old spirit reply regarding the requests of the indian people ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | meanwhile he had a word of advice for his son - in - law wassamo . " my son , " said he , " some of these manitoes that i have asked to come here are of a very wicked temper , and i warn you especially of that island spirit who wished to marry my daughter . he is a very bad - hearted monedo , and would like to do you harm . some of the company you will , however , find to be very friendly . a caution for you . when they come in , do you sit close by your wife ; if you do not , you will be lost . she only can save you ; for those who are expected to come are so powerful that they will otherwise draw you from your seat , and toss you out of the lodge as though you were a feather . you have only to observe my words and all will be well . " wassamo took heed to what the old spirit said , and answered that he would obey . | island spirit . | which manito wished to marry the old spirit's daughter ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1367 | which manito wished to marry the old spirit's daughter ? | [] | local | character | explicit |
the-fire-plume | meanwhile he had a word of advice for his son - in - law wassamo . " my son , " said he , " some of these manitoes that i have asked to come here are of a very wicked temper , and i warn you especially of that island spirit who wished to marry my daughter . he is a very bad - hearted monedo , and would like to do you harm . some of the company you will , however , find to be very friendly . a caution for you . when they come in , do you sit close by your wife ; if you do not , you will be lost . she only can save you ; for those who are expected to come are so powerful that they will otherwise draw you from your seat , and toss you out of the lodge as though you were a feather . you have only to observe my words and all will be well . " wassamo took heed to what the old spirit said , and answered that he would obey . | he will be lost . | what will happen if wassamo does not sit close by his wife ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1368 | what will happen if wassamo does not sit close by his wife ? | [] | local | prediction | explicit |
the-fire-plume | about mid - day the company began to assemble ; and such a company wassamo had never looked on before . there were spirits from all parts of the country ; such strange - looking persons , and in dresses so wild and outlandish ! one entered who smiled on him . this , wassamo was informed , was a spirit who had charge of the affairs of a tribe in the north , and he was as pleasant and cheery a spirit as one would wish to see . soon after , wassamo heard a great rumbling and roaring , as of waters tumbling over rocks ; and presently , with a vast bluster , and fairly shaking the lodge with his deep - throated hail of welcome to the old sand - spirit , in rolled another , who was the guardian spirit and special director of a great cataract or water - fall not far off . | a great rumbling and roaring , as of waters tumbling over rocks . | what did wassamo hear ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1369 | what did wassamo hear ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | then came with crashing steps the owner of several whirlwinds , which were in the habit of raging about in the neighboring country . and following this one , glided in a sweet - spoken , gentle - faced little spirit , who was understood to represent a summer - gale that was accustomed to blow , toward evening , in at the lodge - doors , and to be particularly well disposed toward young lovers . the last to appear was a great rocky - headed fellow ; and he was twice as stony in his manners ; and swaggered and strided in , and raised such a commotion with his great green blanket when he shook it , that wassamo was nearly taken off his feet ; and it was only by main force that he was able to cling by his wife . this , which was the last to enter , was that wicked island spirit , who looked grim enough at wassamo 's wife , who had rejected him , as he passed in . soon after , the old sand - spirit , who was a great speech - maker , arose and addressed the assembly . | she had rejected him . | why did the wicked island spirit look grim enough at wassamo's wife ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1370 | why did the wicked island spirit look grim enough at wassamo's wife ? | [] | local | causal relationship | explicit |
the-fire-plume | " brothers , " he said , " i have invited you to partake with me of the offerings made by the mortals on earth , which have been brought by our relation , " pointing to wassamo . " brothers , you see their wishes and desires plainly set forth here , " laying his hand upon the figured moose - skins . " the offering is worthy of our consideration . brothers , i see nothing on my part to hinder our granting their requests ; they do not appear to be unreasonable . brothers , the offer is gratifying . it is tobacco -- an article which we have lacked until we scarcely knew how to use our pipes . shall we grant their requests ? one thing more i would say . brothers , it is this : there is my son - in law ; he is mortal . i wish to detain him with me , and it is with us jointly to make him one of us . " " hoke ! hoke ! " ran through the whole company of spirits , and " hoke ! hoke ! " they cried again . and it was understood that the petitioners were to have all they asked , and that wassamo was thenceforward fairly accepted as a member of the great family of spirits . as a wedding - gift , the old spirit asked his son - in - law to make one request , which should be promptly granted . " let there be no sand - squalls among my father 's people for three months to come , " said wassamo . " so shall it be , " answered the old sand - spirit . | no sand - squalls among his father 's people for three months to come . | what did wassamo request ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1371 | what did wassamo request ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | the tobacco was now divided in equal shares among the company . they filled their pipes -- and huge pipes they were -- and such clouds they blew , that they rushed forth out of the lodge and brought on night , in all the country round about , several hours before its time . after a while passed in silence , the spirits rose up , and bearing off their tobacco - sacks , they went smoking through the country , and losing themselves in their own fog , till a late hour in the morning , when all of their pipes being burned out , each departed on his own business . the very next day the old sand - spirit , who was very much pleased with the turn affairs had taken at his entertainment , addressed wassamo : " son - in - law , i have made up my mind to allow you another holiday as an acknowledgment of the handsome manner in which you acquitted yourself of your embassy . you may visit your parents and relatives once more , to tell them that their wishes are granted , and to take your leave of them forever . you can never , after , visit them again . " wassamo at once set out , reached his people , and was heartily welcomed . they asked for his wife , and wassamo informed them that she had tarried at home to look after a son , a fine little sand - spirit , who had been born to them since his return . having delivered all of his messages and passed a happy time , wassamo said , " i must now bid you all farewell forever . " | in equal shares among the company . | how was the tobacco divided ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1372 | how was the tobacco divided ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | the tobacco was now divided in equal shares among the company . they filled their pipes -- and huge pipes they were -- and such clouds they blew , that they rushed forth out of the lodge and brought on night , in all the country round about , several hours before its time . after a while passed in silence , the spirits rose up , and bearing off their tobacco - sacks , they went smoking through the country , and losing themselves in their own fog , till a late hour in the morning , when all of their pipes being burned out , each departed on his own business . the very next day the old sand - spirit , who was very much pleased with the turn affairs had taken at his entertainment , addressed wassamo : " son - in - law , i have made up my mind to allow you another holiday as an acknowledgment of the handsome manner in which you acquitted yourself of your embassy . you may visit your parents and relatives once more , to tell them that their wishes are granted , and to take your leave of them forever . you can never , after , visit them again . " wassamo at once set out , reached his people , and was heartily welcomed . they asked for his wife , and wassamo informed them that she had tarried at home to look after a son , a fine little sand - spirit , who had been born to them since his return . having delivered all of his messages and passed a happy time , wassamo said , " i must now bid you all farewell forever . " | to look after a son . | why was wassamo's wife tarried at home ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1373 | why was wassamo's wife tarried at home ? | [] | local | causal relationship | explicit |
the-fire-plume | the tobacco was now divided in equal shares among the company . they filled their pipes -- and huge pipes they were -- and such clouds they blew , that they rushed forth out of the lodge and brought on night , in all the country round about , several hours before its time . after a while passed in silence , the spirits rose up , and bearing off their tobacco - sacks , they went smoking through the country , and losing themselves in their own fog , till a late hour in the morning , when all of their pipes being burned out , each departed on his own business . the very next day the old sand - spirit , who was very much pleased with the turn affairs had taken at his entertainment , addressed wassamo : " son - in - law , i have made up my mind to allow you another holiday as an acknowledgment of the handsome manner in which you acquitted yourself of your embassy . you may visit your parents and relatives once more , to tell them that their wishes are granted , and to take your leave of them forever . you can never , after , visit them again . " wassamo at once set out , reached his people , and was heartily welcomed . they asked for his wife , and wassamo informed them that she had tarried at home to look after a son , a fine little sand - spirit , who had been born to them since his return . having delivered all of his messages and passed a happy time , wassamo said , " i must now bid you all farewell forever . " | feather of flames , wassamo of the fire - plume . | what did wassamo's name change to ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1374 | what did wassamo's name change to ? | [] | local | character | explicit |
the-fire-plume | the tobacco was now divided in equal shares among the company . they filled their pipes -- and huge pipes they were -- and such clouds they blew , that they rushed forth out of the lodge and brought on night , in all the country round about , several hours before its time . after a while passed in silence , the spirits rose up , and bearing off their tobacco - sacks , they went smoking through the country , and losing themselves in their own fog , till a late hour in the morning , when all of their pipes being burned out , each departed on his own business . the very next day the old sand - spirit , who was very much pleased with the turn affairs had taken at his entertainment , addressed wassamo : " son - in - law , i have made up my mind to allow you another holiday as an acknowledgment of the handsome manner in which you acquitted yourself of your embassy . you may visit your parents and relatives once more , to tell them that their wishes are granted , and to take your leave of them forever . you can never , after , visit them again . " wassamo at once set out , reached his people , and was heartily welcomed . they asked for his wife , and wassamo informed them that she had tarried at home to look after a son , a fine little sand - spirit , who had been born to them since his return . having delivered all of his messages and passed a happy time , wassamo said , " i must now bid you all farewell forever . " | wassamo said , " i must now bid you all farewell forever . " . | what happened after wassamo delivered all of his messages and passed a happy time ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1375 | what happened after wassamo delivered all of his messages and passed a happy time ? | [] | local | outcome resolution | explicit |
the-fire-plume | his parents and friends raised their voices in loud lamentation ; they clung to him , and as a special favor , which he could now grant , being himself a spirit , he allowed them to accompany him to the sand - banks . they all seated themselves to watch his last farewell . the day was mild ; the sky clear , not a cloud appearing to dim the heavens , nor a breath of wind to ruffle the tranquil waters . a perfect silence fell upon the company . they gazed with eager eyes fastened on wassamo , as he waded out into the water , waving his hands . they saw him descend , more and more , into the depths . they beheld the waves close over his head , and a loud and piercing wail went up which rent the sky . they looked again ; a red flame , as if the sun had glanced on a billow , lighted the spot for an instant ; but the feather of flames , wassamo of the fire - plume , had disappeared from home and kindred , and the familiar paths of his youth , forever . | wassamo allowed his parents and friends to accompany him to the sand - banks . | what was the special favor wassamo could now grant ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1376 | what was the special favor wassamo could now grant ? | [] | local | action | explicit |
the-fire-plume | wassamo was living with his parents on the shore of a large bay , far out in the north - east . one day , when the season had commenced for fish to be plenty , the mother of wassamo said to him , " my son , i wish you would go to yonder point and see if you can not procure me some fish ; and ask your cousin to accompany you . " he did so . they set out , and in the course of the afternoon they arrived at the fishing - ground . the cousin , being the elder , attended to the nets , and they encamped near by , using the bark of the birch for a lodge to shelter them through the night . they lit a fire , and while they sat conversing with each other , the moon arose . not a breath of wind disturbed the smooth surface of the lake . not a cloud was seen . wassamo looked out on the water toward their nets , and he saw that the little black spots , which were no other than the floats , dotting the lake , had disappeared . " cousin , " he said , " let us visit our nets ; perhaps we are fortunate . " | the weather was clear . | what made wassamo believe that he and his cousin were fortunate ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1377 | what made wassamo believe that he and his cousin were fortunate ? | [] | local | causal relationship | implicit |
the-fire-plume | wassamo in the mean while had lost the sound of his cousin 's voice in the rich simmer of the kettle ; and when its music pleased his ear the most , as announcing that the fish were handsomely cooked , he lifted the kettle from the fire . he spoke to his cousin , but he received no answer . he went on with his housekeeping alone , and took the wooden ladle and skimmed the kettle neatly , for the fish were very plump and fat . wassamo had a torch of twisted bark in one hand to give light , and when he came to take out the fish , there was no one to have charge of the torch . the cousin was so happy in his sleep , with the silver moon kissing his cheeks , as though she were enamored of his fair looks , that wassamo had not the heart to call him up . binding his girdle upon his brow , in this he thrust the torch , and went forward , with the light dancing through the green leaves at every turn of his head , to prepare the evening meal . he again spoke to his cousin , but gently , to learn whether he was in truth asleep . the cousin murmured , but made no reply ; and wassamo stepped softly about with the dancing fire - plume lighting up the gloom of the forest at every turn he made . suddenly he heard a laugh it was double , or the one must be the perfect echo of the other . to wassamo there appeared to be two persons at no great distance . " cousin , " said wassamo , " some person is near us . i hear a laugh ; awake and let us look out ! " the cousin made no answer . again wassamo heard the laughter in mirthful repetition , like the ripple of the water - brook upon the shining pebbles of the stream . peering out as far as the line of the torchlight pierced into the darkness , he beheld two beautiful young females smiling on him . their countenances appeared to be perfectly white , like the fresh snow . he crouched down and pushed his cousin , saying , in a low voice , " awake ! awake ! here are two young women . " but he received no answer . his cousin seemed lost to all earthly sense and sound ; for he lay unmoved , smiling , in the calm light of the moon . wassamo started up alone , and glided toward the strange females . as he approached them he was more and more enraptured with their beauty ; but just as he was about to speak to them , he suddenly fell to the earth , and they all three vanished together . the moon shone where they had just stood , but she saw them not . a gentle sound of music and soft voices accompanied their vanishing , and this wakened the cousin . | his cousin did not wake up . | why was wassamo trying to wake his cousin up so frantically ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1378 | why was wassamo trying to wake his cousin up so frantically ? | [] | summary | causal relationship | implicit |
the-fire-plume | suddenly he heard a laugh it was double , or the one must be the perfect echo of the other . to wassamo there appeared to be two persons at no great distance . " cousin , " said wassamo , " some person is near us . i hear a laugh ; awake and let us look out ! " the cousin made no answer . again wassamo heard the laughter in mirthful repetition , like the ripple of the water - brook upon the shining pebbles of the stream . peering out as far as the line of the torchlight pierced into the darkness , he beheld two beautiful young females smiling on him . their countenances appeared to be perfectly white , like the fresh snow . he crouched down and pushed his cousin , saying , in a low voice , " awake ! awake ! here are two young women . " but he received no answer . his cousin seemed lost to all earthly sense and sound ; for he lay unmoved , smiling , in the calm light of the moon . wassamo started up alone , and glided toward the strange females . as he approached them he was more and more enraptured with their beauty ; but just as he was about to speak to them , he suddenly fell to the earth , and they all three vanished together . the moon shone where they had just stood , but she saw them not . a gentle sound of music and soft voices accompanied their vanishing , and this wakened the cousin . | amazed . | how will wassamo feel when he sees the women ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1379 | how will wassamo feel when he sees the women ? | [] | local | prediction | implicit |
the-fire-plume | as he opened his eyes , in a dreamy way , he saw the kettle near him . some of the fish he observed were in the bowl . the fire flickered , and made light and shadow ; but nowhere was wassamo to be seen . he waited , and waited again , in the expectation that wassamo would appear . " perhaps , " thought the cousin , " he is gone out again to visit the nets . " he looked off that way , but the canoe still lay close by the rock at the shore . he searched and found his footsteps in the ashes , and out upon the green ground a little distance , and then they were utterly lost . he was now greatly troubled in spirit , and he called aloud , " netawis ! cousin ! cousin ! " but there was no answer to his call . he called again in his sorrow , louder and louder , " netawis ! netawis ! cousin ! cousin ! whither are you gone ? " but no answer came to his voice of wailing . he started for the edge of the woods , crying as he ran , " my cousin ! " and " oh , my cousin ! " hither and thither through the forest he sped with all his fleetness of foot and quickness of spirit ; and when at last he found that no voice would answer him , he burst into tears , and sobbed aloud . | the fire flickered and made light and shadow . | what made the cousin believe wassamo would appear ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1380 | what made the cousin believe wassamo would appear ? | [] | local | causal relationship | implicit |
the-fire-plume | as he opened his eyes , in a dreamy way , he saw the kettle near him . some of the fish he observed were in the bowl . the fire flickered , and made light and shadow ; but nowhere was wassamo to be seen . he waited , and waited again , in the expectation that wassamo would appear . " perhaps , " thought the cousin , " he is gone out again to visit the nets . " he looked off that way , but the canoe still lay close by the rock at the shore . he searched and found his footsteps in the ashes , and out upon the green ground a little distance , and then they were utterly lost . he was now greatly troubled in spirit , and he called aloud , " netawis ! cousin ! cousin ! " but there was no answer to his call . he called again in his sorrow , louder and louder , " netawis ! netawis ! cousin ! cousin ! whither are you gone ? " but no answer came to his voice of wailing . he started for the edge of the woods , crying as he ran , " my cousin ! " and " oh , my cousin ! " hither and thither through the forest he sped with all his fleetness of foot and quickness of spirit ; and when at last he found that no voice would answer him , he burst into tears , and sobbed aloud . he returned to the fire , and sat down . he mused upon the absence of wassamo with a sorely - troubled heart . " he may have been playing me a trick , " he thought ; but it was full time that the trick should be at an end , and wassamo returned not . the cousin cherished other hopes , but they all died away in the morning light , when he found himself alone by the hunting - fire . " how shall i answer to his friends for wassamo ? " thought the cousin . " although , " he said to himself , " his parents are my kindred , and they are well assured that their son is my bosom - friend , will they receive that belief in the place of him who is lost . no , no ; they will say that i have slain him , and they will require blood for blood . oh ! my cousin , whither are you gone ? " he would have rested to restore his mind to its peace , but he could not sleep ; and , without further regard to net or canoe , he set off for the village , running all the way . as they saw him approaching at such speed and alone , they said , " some accident has happened . " | he cared for wassamo . | why was the cousin worried about wassamo's disappearance ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1381 | why was the cousin worried about wassamo's disappearance ? | [] | summary | causal relationship | implicit |
the-fire-plume | the spring , with all its blossoms and its delicate newness of life , came among them ; the indians assembled to celebrate their vernal feast from all the country round . among them came the sad cousin of wassamo . he was pale and thin as the shadow of the shaft that flies . the pain of his mind had changed his features , and wherever he turned his eyes , they were dazzled with the sight of the red blood of his friend . the parents of wassamo , far gone in despair , and weary with watching for his return , now demanded the life of netawis . the village was stirred to its very heart by their loud lamentings ; and , after a struggle of pity , they decided to give the young man 's life to the parents . they said that they had waited long enough . a day was appointed on which the cousin was to yield his life for his friend 's . he was a brave youth , and they bound him only by his word to be ready at the appointed hour . he said that he was not afraid to die ; for he was innocent of the great wrong they laid to his charge . | they did not believe netawis killed wassamo . | why did the village have a struggle of pity ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1382 | why did the village have a struggle of pity ? | [] | local | causal relationship | implicit |
the-fire-plume | the spring , with all its blossoms and its delicate newness of life , came among them ; the indians assembled to celebrate their vernal feast from all the country round . among them came the sad cousin of wassamo . he was pale and thin as the shadow of the shaft that flies . the pain of his mind had changed his features , and wherever he turned his eyes , they were dazzled with the sight of the red blood of his friend . the parents of wassamo , far gone in despair , and weary with watching for his return , now demanded the life of netawis . the village was stirred to its very heart by their loud lamentings ; and , after a struggle of pity , they decided to give the young man 's life to the parents . they said that they had waited long enough . a day was appointed on which the cousin was to yield his life for his friend 's . he was a brave youth , and they bound him only by his word to be ready at the appointed hour . he said that he was not afraid to die ; for he was innocent of the great wrong they laid to his charge . | vengeful . | how will wassamo's parents feel towards netawis ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1383 | how will wassamo's parents feel towards netawis ? | [] | local | prediction | implicit |
the-fire-plume | wassamo felt himself moved , he knew not how , and placed upon a couch . some time after , the spell seemed to be a little lightened , and on opening his eyes , he was surprised to find that he was lying in a spacious and shining lodge , extending as far as the eye could reach . one spoke to him and said : " stranger , awake , and take something wherewith to refresh yourself . " he obeyed the command and sat up . on either side of the lodge he beheld rows of people seated in orderly array . at a distance he could see two stately persons , who looked rather more in years than the others , and who appeared to exact obedience from all around them . one of them , whom he heard addressed as the old spirit - man , spoke to wassamo . " my son , " said he , " know it was those foolish girls who brought you hither . they saw you at the fishing - ground . when you attempted to approach them you fell senseless , and at the same moment they transported you to this place . we are under the earth . but be at ease . we will make your stay with us pleasant . i am the guardian spirit of the sand mountains . they are my charge . i pile them up , and blow them about , and do whatever i will with them . it keeps me very busy , but i am hale for my age , and i love to be employed . i have often wished to get one of your race to marry among us . if you can make up your mind to remain , i will give you one of my daughters -- the one who smiled on you first , the night you were brought away from your parents and friends . " wassamo dropped his head and made no answer . the thought that he should behold his kindred no more , made him sad . he was silent , and the old spirit continued : " your wants will all be supplied ; but you must be careful not to stray far from the lodge . i am afraid of that spirit who rules all islands lying in the lakes . he is my bitter enemy , for i have refused him my daughter in marriage ; and when he learns that you are a member of my family , he will seek to harm you . there is my daughter , " added the old spirit , pointing toward her . " take her . she shall be your wife . " forthwith wassamo and the old spirit 's daughter sat near each other in the lodge , and they were man and wife . one evening the old spirit came in after a busy day 's work out among the sand - hills , in the course of which he had blown them all out of shape with great gusts of wind , and strewn them about in a thousand directions , and brought them back and piled them up in all sorts of misshapen heaps . | he did not agree to the old spirit - man 's wish . | why did wassamo drop his head and make no answer ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1384 | why did wassamo drop his head and make no answer ? | [] | summary | causal relationship | implicit |
the-fire-plume | wassamo felt himself moved , he knew not how , and placed upon a couch . some time after , the spell seemed to be a little lightened , and on opening his eyes , he was surprised to find that he was lying in a spacious and shining lodge , extending as far as the eye could reach . one spoke to him and said : " stranger , awake , and take something wherewith to refresh yourself . " he obeyed the command and sat up . on either side of the lodge he beheld rows of people seated in orderly array . at a distance he could see two stately persons , who looked rather more in years than the others , and who appeared to exact obedience from all around them . one of them , whom he heard addressed as the old spirit - man , spoke to wassamo . " my son , " said he , " know it was those foolish girls who brought you hither . they saw you at the fishing - ground . when you attempted to approach them you fell senseless , and at the same moment they transported you to this place . we are under the earth . but be at ease . we will make your stay with us pleasant . i am the guardian spirit of the sand mountains . they are my charge . i pile them up , and blow them about , and do whatever i will with them . it keeps me very busy , but i am hale for my age , and i love to be employed . i have often wished to get one of your race to marry among us . if you can make up your mind to remain , i will give you one of my daughters -- the one who smiled on you first , the night you were brought away from your parents and friends . " wassamo dropped his head and made no answer . the thought that he should behold his kindred no more , made him sad . he was silent , and the old spirit continued : " your wants will all be supplied ; but you must be careful not to stray far from the lodge . i am afraid of that spirit who rules all islands lying in the lakes . he is my bitter enemy , for i have refused him my daughter in marriage ; and when he learns that you are a member of my family , he will seek to harm you . there is my daughter , " added the old spirit , pointing toward her . " take her . she shall be your wife . " forthwith wassamo and the old spirit 's daughter sat near each other in the lodge , and they were man and wife . one evening the old spirit came in after a busy day 's work out among the sand - hills , in the course of which he had blown them all out of shape with great gusts of wind , and strewn them about in a thousand directions , and brought them back and piled them up in all sorts of misshapen heaps . | happy . | how will the old spirit's daughter feel about marrying wassamo ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1385 | how will the old spirit's daughter feel about marrying wassamo ? | [] | summary | prediction | implicit |
the-fire-plume | at the close of this busy day , when the old spirit came in very much out of breath , he said to wassamo , " son - in - law , i am in want of tobacco . none grows about this dry place of mine . you shall return to your people and procure me a supply . it is seldom that the few who pass these sand - hills offer me a piece of tobacco,--it is a rare plant in these parts,--but when they do , it immediately comes to me . just so , " he added , putting his hand out of the side of the lodge and drawing in several pieces of tobacco which some one passing at that moment offered as a fee to the old spirit , to keep the sand - hills from blowing about till they had got by . other gifts beside tobacco came in the same way to the side of the lodge -- sometimes a whole bear , then a wampum - robe , then a string of birds -- and the sand - spirits altogether led an easy life ; for they were not at the trouble to hunt or clothe themselves ; and whenever the housekeeping began to fall short , nothing would happen but a wonderful storm of dust , all the sand - hills being straightway put in an uproar , and the contributions would at once begin to pour in at the side windows of the lodge , till all their wants were supplied . | it was a rare plant . | why did the old spirit highly value tobacco ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1386 | why did the old spirit highly value tobacco ? | [] | local | causal relationship | implicit |
the-fire-plume | after wassamo had been among these curious people several months , the old sand - spirit said to him , " son - in - law , you must not be surprised at what you will see next ; for since you have been with us you have never known us to go to sleep . it has been summer when the sun never sets here where we live . but now , what you call winter , is coming on . you will soon see us lie down , and we shall not rise again till the spring . take my advice . do not leave the lodge . i have sure knowledge that that knavish island spirit is on the prowl , and as he has command of a particular kind of storm , which comes from the south - west , he only waits his opportunity to catch you abroad and do you a mischief . try and amuse yourself . that cupboard , " pointing to a corner of the lodge , " is never empty ; for it is there that all the offerings are handed in while we are asleep . it is never empty , and-- " but ere the old sand - spirit could utter another word , a loud rattling of thunder was heard , and instantly , not only the old spirit but every one of his family , vanished out of sight . when the storm had passed by , they all reappeared in the lodge . this sudden vanishing and reappearance occurred at every tempest . | it was winter . | why would the sand-spirits lie down and not rise until spring ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1387 | why would the sand-spirits lie down and not rise until spring ? | [] | local | causal relationship | implicit |
the-fire-plume | after wassamo had been among these curious people several months , the old sand - spirit said to him , " son - in - law , you must not be surprised at what you will see next ; for since you have been with us you have never known us to go to sleep . it has been summer when the sun never sets here where we live . but now , what you call winter , is coming on . you will soon see us lie down , and we shall not rise again till the spring . take my advice . do not leave the lodge . i have sure knowledge that that knavish island spirit is on the prowl , and as he has command of a particular kind of storm , which comes from the south - west , he only waits his opportunity to catch you abroad and do you a mischief . try and amuse yourself . that cupboard , " pointing to a corner of the lodge , " is never empty ; for it is there that all the offerings are handed in while we are asleep . it is never empty , and-- " but ere the old sand - spirit could utter another word , a loud rattling of thunder was heard , and instantly , not only the old spirit but every one of his family , vanished out of sight . when the storm had passed by , they all reappeared in the lodge . this sudden vanishing and reappearance occurred at every tempest . | do mischief . | what will the island spirit do to wassamo if he catches him ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1388 | what will the island spirit do to wassamo if he catches him ? | [] | local | prediction | implicit |
the-fire-plume | with the speed of lightning the cousin rushed forward . " netawis ! netawis ! " he cried , " is it indeed you ? whence have you come , oh , my cousin ? " they fell upon each other 's necks , and wept aloud . and then , without further delay or question , the cousin ran off with breathless dispatch to the village . he seemed like a shadow upon the open ground , he sped so fast . he entered the lodge where sat the mother of wassamo in mourning for her son . " hear me , " said the cousin . " i have seen him whom you accuse me of having killed . he will be here even while we speak . " he had scarcely uttered these words when the whole village was astir in an instant . all ran out and strained their eyes to catch the first view of him whom they had thought dead . and when wassamo came forward , they at first fell from him as though he had been in truth one returned from the spirit - land . he entered the lodge of his parents . they saw that it was wassamo , living , breathing and as they had ever known him . and joy lit up the lodge - circle as though a new fire had been kindled in the eyes of his friends and kinsfolk . | the village will not kill netawis . | what will happen now that the village knows wassamo is alive ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1389 | what will happen now that the village knows wassamo is alive ? | [] | local | action | implicit |
the-fire-plume | with the speed of lightning the cousin rushed forward . " netawis ! netawis ! " he cried , " is it indeed you ? whence have you come , oh , my cousin ? " they fell upon each other 's necks , and wept aloud . and then , without further delay or question , the cousin ran off with breathless dispatch to the village . he seemed like a shadow upon the open ground , he sped so fast . he entered the lodge where sat the mother of wassamo in mourning for her son . " hear me , " said the cousin . " i have seen him whom you accuse me of having killed . he will be here even while we speak . " he had scarcely uttered these words when the whole village was astir in an instant . all ran out and strained their eyes to catch the first view of him whom they had thought dead . and when wassamo came forward , they at first fell from him as though he had been in truth one returned from the spirit - land . he entered the lodge of his parents . they saw that it was wassamo , living , breathing and as they had ever known him . and joy lit up the lodge - circle as though a new fire had been kindled in the eyes of his friends and kinsfolk . | he wanted to show the village wassano was alive . | why did the cousin run off with breathless dispatch to the village ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1390 | why did the cousin run off with breathless dispatch to the village ? | [] | local | causal relationship | implicit |
the-fire-plume | the rest of the old spirit seemed to have done him much good , for he was very cheerful ; and , first putting his head forth from the window for a puff at a sand - hill , which was his prime luxury in a morning , he said to wassamo , " son - in - law , you have been very patient with our long absence from your company , and you shall be rewarded . in a few days you may start with your wife to visit your relations . you can be absent one year , but at the end of that time you must return . when you get to your home - village , you must first go in alone . leave your wife at a short distance from the lodge , and when you are welcome , then send for her . when there , do not be surprised that she disappears whenever you hear it thunder . " he added , with a sly look , " that old island spirit has a brother down in that part of the country . you will prosper in all things , for my daughter is very diligent . all the time that you pass in sleep , she will be at work . the distance is short to your village . a path leads directly to it , and when you get there , do not forget my wants as i stated to you before . " he related all that had happened to him from the moment of his leaving the temporary night - lodge with the flame on his head . he told them of the strange land in which he had sojourned during his absence . he added to his mother , apart from the company , that he was married , and that he had left his wife at a short distance from the village . she went out immediately in search of her ; they soon found her in the wood , and all the women in the village conducted her in honor to the lodge of her new relations . the indian people were astonished at her beauty , at the whiteness of her skin , and still more , that she was able to talk with them in their own language . the village was happy , and the feast went on as long as the supply held out . all were delighted to make the acquaintance of the old sand - spirit 's daughter ; and as they had heard that he was a magician and guardian of great power , the tobacco which he had sent for by his son - in - law , came in , in great abundance , with every visitor . the summer and fall which wassamo thus passed with his parents and the people of his tribe were prosperous with all the country . | he wanted wassamo to be accepted first . | why did the old spirit want wassamo to leave his wife at a short distance from the lodge ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1391 | why did the old spirit want wassamo to leave his wife at a short distance from the lodge ? | [] | summary | causal relationship | implicit |
the-fire-plume | he related all that had happened to him from the moment of his leaving the temporary night - lodge with the flame on his head . he told them of the strange land in which he had sojourned during his absence . he added to his mother , apart from the company , that he was married , and that he had left his wife at a short distance from the village . she went out immediately in search of her ; they soon found her in the wood , and all the women in the village conducted her in honor to the lodge of her new relations . the indian people were astonished at her beauty , at the whiteness of her skin , and still more , that she was able to talk with them in their own language . the village was happy , and the feast went on as long as the supply held out . all were delighted to make the acquaintance of the old sand - spirit 's daughter ; and as they had heard that he was a magician and guardian of great power , the tobacco which he had sent for by his son - in - law , came in , in great abundance , with every visitor . the summer and fall which wassamo thus passed with his parents and the people of his tribe were prosperous with all the country . | the old spirit told wassamo to bring him tobacco . | why was there a great abundance of tobacco sent to the old spirit ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1392 | why was there a great abundance of tobacco sent to the old spirit ? | [] | local | causal relationship | implicit |
the-fire-plume | the cousin of wassamo recovered heart , and sang once more his sad or mirthful chants , just as the humor was upon him ; but he kept close by wassamo , and watched him in all his movements . he made it a point to ask many questions of the country he came from ; some of which his cousin replied to , but others were left entirely in the dark . at every thunder - storm , as the old sand - spirit had foreboded , the wife of wassamo disappeared , much to the astonishment of her indian company , and , to their greater wonder , she was never idle , night nor day . when the winter came on , wassamo prepared for her a comfortable lodge , to which she withdrew for her long sleep ; and he gave notice to his friends that they must not disturb her , as she would not be with them again until the spring returned . before lying down , she said to her husband , " no one but yourself must pass on this side of the lodge . " the winter passed away with snows , and sports and stones in the lodge ; and when the sap of the maple began to flow , the wife of wassamo wakened , and she immediately set about work as before . she helped at the maple - trees with the others ; and , as if luck were in her presence , the sugar - harvest was greater than had been ever known in all that region . | he did not want to lose wassamo again . | why did the cousin keep close by wassamo ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1393 | why did the cousin keep close by wassamo ? | [] | local | causal relationship | implicit |
the-fire-plume | the cousin of wassamo recovered heart , and sang once more his sad or mirthful chants , just as the humor was upon him ; but he kept close by wassamo , and watched him in all his movements . he made it a point to ask many questions of the country he came from ; some of which his cousin replied to , but others were left entirely in the dark . at every thunder - storm , as the old sand - spirit had foreboded , the wife of wassamo disappeared , much to the astonishment of her indian company , and , to their greater wonder , she was never idle , night nor day . when the winter came on , wassamo prepared for her a comfortable lodge , to which she withdrew for her long sleep ; and he gave notice to his friends that they must not disturb her , as she would not be with them again until the spring returned . before lying down , she said to her husband , " no one but yourself must pass on this side of the lodge . " the winter passed away with snows , and sports and stones in the lodge ; and when the sap of the maple began to flow , the wife of wassamo wakened , and she immediately set about work as before . she helped at the maple - trees with the others ; and , as if luck were in her presence , the sugar - harvest was greater than had been ever known in all that region . | wassamo 's wife help . | what made the sugar-harvest greater than had been ever known in all that region ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1394 | what made the sugar-harvest greater than had been ever known in all that region ? | [] | local | causal relationship | implicit |
the-fire-plume | the cousin of wassamo recovered heart , and sang once more his sad or mirthful chants , just as the humor was upon him ; but he kept close by wassamo , and watched him in all his movements . he made it a point to ask many questions of the country he came from ; some of which his cousin replied to , but others were left entirely in the dark . at every thunder - storm , as the old sand - spirit had foreboded , the wife of wassamo disappeared , much to the astonishment of her indian company , and , to their greater wonder , she was never idle , night nor day . when the winter came on , wassamo prepared for her a comfortable lodge , to which she withdrew for her long sleep ; and he gave notice to his friends that they must not disturb her , as she would not be with them again until the spring returned . before lying down , she said to her husband , " no one but yourself must pass on this side of the lodge . " the winter passed away with snows , and sports and stones in the lodge ; and when the sap of the maple began to flow , the wife of wassamo wakened , and she immediately set about work as before . she helped at the maple - trees with the others ; and , as if luck were in her presence , the sugar - harvest was greater than had been ever known in all that region . | confused . | how will the village feel towards wassamo's wife habit of disappearing at every thunder-storm ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1395 | how will the village feel towards wassamo's wife habit of disappearing at every thunder-storm ? | [] | local | prediction | implicit |
the-fire-plume | the gifts of tobacco , after this , came in even more freely than they had at first ; and as each brought his bundle to the lodge of wassamo , he asked for the usual length of life , for success as a hunter , and for a plentiful supply of food . they particularly desired that the sand - hills might be kept quiet , so that their lands might be moist , and their eyes clear of dust to sight the game . wassamo replied that he would mention each of their requests to his father - in - law . the tobacco was stored in sacks , and on the outside of the skins , that there might be no mistake as to their wants , each one who had given tobacco had painted and marked in distinct characters the totem or family emblem of his family and tribe . these the old sand - spirit could read at his leisure , and do what he thought best for each of his various petitioners . when the time for his return arrived , wassamo warned his people that they should not follow him nor attempt to take note how he disappeared . he then took the moose - skin sacks filled with tobacco , and bade farewell to all but netawis . he insisted on the privilege of attending wassamo and his wife for a distance , and when they reached the sand - banks he expressed the strongest wish to proceed with them on their journey . wassamo told him that it could not be ; that only spirits could exert the necessary power , and that there were no such spirits at hand . | he wanted to know how wassamo disappeared . | why did netawis want to attend wassamo and his wife at a distance ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1396 | why did netawis want to attend wassamo and his wife at a distance ? | [] | local | causal relationship | implicit |
the-fire-plume | they then took an affectionate leave of each other , wassamo enjoining it upon his cousin , at risk of his life , to not look back when he had once started to return . the cousin , sore at heart , but constrained to obey , parted from them , and as he walked sadly away , he heard a gliding noise as of the sound of waters that were cleaved . he returned home , and told his friends that wassamo and his wife had disappeared , but that he knew not how . no one doubted his word in any thing now . wassamo with his wife soon reached their home at the hills . the old sand - spirit was in excellent health , and delighted to see them . he hailed their return with open arms ; and he opened his arms so very wide , that when he closed them he not only embraced wassamo and his wife , but all of the tobacco - sacks which they had brought with them . the requests of the indian people were made known to him ; he replied that he would attend to all , but that he must first invite his friends to smoke with him . accordingly he at once dispatched his pipe - bearer and confidential aid to summon various spirits of his acquaintance , and set the time for them to come . | the cousin told the truth in the past . | what made the village not doubt the cousin's word in anything ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1397 | what made the village not doubt the cousin's word in anything ? | [] | local | causal relationship | implicit |
the-fire-plume | meanwhile he had a word of advice for his son - in - law wassamo . " my son , " said he , " some of these manitoes that i have asked to come here are of a very wicked temper , and i warn you especially of that island spirit who wished to marry my daughter . he is a very bad - hearted monedo , and would like to do you harm . some of the company you will , however , find to be very friendly . a caution for you . when they come in , do you sit close by your wife ; if you do not , you will be lost . she only can save you ; for those who are expected to come are so powerful that they will otherwise draw you from your seat , and toss you out of the lodge as though you were a feather . you have only to observe my words and all will be well . " wassamo took heed to what the old spirit said , and answered that he would obey . | he cared for wassamo . | why did the old spirit give a caution to wassamo ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1398 | why did the old spirit give a caution to wassamo ? | [] | local | causal relationship | implicit |
the-fire-plume | " brothers , " he said , " i have invited you to partake with me of the offerings made by the mortals on earth , which have been brought by our relation , " pointing to wassamo . " brothers , you see their wishes and desires plainly set forth here , " laying his hand upon the figured moose - skins . " the offering is worthy of our consideration . brothers , i see nothing on my part to hinder our granting their requests ; they do not appear to be unreasonable . brothers , the offer is gratifying . it is tobacco -- an article which we have lacked until we scarcely knew how to use our pipes . shall we grant their requests ? one thing more i would say . brothers , it is this : there is my son - in law ; he is mortal . i wish to detain him with me , and it is with us jointly to make him one of us . " " hoke ! hoke ! " ran through the whole company of spirits , and " hoke ! hoke ! " they cried again . and it was understood that the petitioners were to have all they asked , and that wassamo was thenceforward fairly accepted as a member of the great family of spirits . as a wedding - gift , the old spirit asked his son - in - law to make one request , which should be promptly granted . " let there be no sand - squalls among my father 's people for three months to come , " said wassamo . " so shall it be , " answered the old sand - spirit . | wassamo brought tobacco . | why did the old spirit's brothers accept wassamo ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1399 | why did the old spirit's brothers accept wassamo ? | [] | local | causal relationship | implicit |
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