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story-of-princess-hase | hase - hime was a skilled musician though so young , and often astonished her masters by her wonderful memory and talent . on this momentous occasion she played well . but princess terute , her step - mother , who was a lazy woman and never took the trouble to practice daily , broke down in her accompaniment and had to request one of the court ladies to take her place . this was a great disgrace , and she was furiously jealous to think that she had failed where her step - daughter succeeded . to make matters worse the emperor sent many beautiful gifts to the little princess to reward her for playing so well at the palace . there was also now another reason why princess terute hated her step - daughter , for she had had the good fortune to have a son born to her , and in her inmost heart she kept saying : " if only hase - hime were not here , my son would have all the love of his father . " | her wonderful memory and talent . | how did hase-hime astonish her masters ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1900 | how did hase-hime astonish her masters ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | hase - hime was a skilled musician though so young , and often astonished her masters by her wonderful memory and talent . on this momentous occasion she played well . but princess terute , her step - mother , who was a lazy woman and never took the trouble to practice daily , broke down in her accompaniment and had to request one of the court ladies to take her place . this was a great disgrace , and she was furiously jealous to think that she had failed where her step - daughter succeeded . to make matters worse the emperor sent many beautiful gifts to the little princess to reward her for playing so well at the palace . there was also now another reason why princess terute hated her step - daughter , for she had had the good fortune to have a son born to her , and in her inmost heart she kept saying : " if only hase - hime were not here , my son would have all the love of his father . " | broke down her accompaniment and had to request one of the court ladies to take her place . | what happened because princess terute never took the trouble to practice daily ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1901 | what happened because princess terute never took the trouble to practice daily ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | hase - hime was a skilled musician though so young , and often astonished her masters by her wonderful memory and talent . on this momentous occasion she played well . but princess terute , her step - mother , who was a lazy woman and never took the trouble to practice daily , broke down in her accompaniment and had to request one of the court ladies to take her place . this was a great disgrace , and she was furiously jealous to think that she had failed where her step - daughter succeeded . to make matters worse the emperor sent many beautiful gifts to the little princess to reward her for playing so well at the palace . there was also now another reason why princess terute hated her step - daughter , for she had had the good fortune to have a son born to her , and in her inmost heart she kept saying : " if only hase - hime were not here , my son would have all the love of his father . " | furiously jealous . | how did princess terute feel because she failed ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1902 | how did princess terute feel because she failed ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | hase - hime was a skilled musician though so young , and often astonished her masters by her wonderful memory and talent . on this momentous occasion she played well . but princess terute , her step - mother , who was a lazy woman and never took the trouble to practice daily , broke down in her accompaniment and had to request one of the court ladies to take her place . this was a great disgrace , and she was furiously jealous to think that she had failed where her step - daughter succeeded . to make matters worse the emperor sent many beautiful gifts to the little princess to reward her for playing so well at the palace . there was also now another reason why princess terute hated her step - daughter , for she had had the good fortune to have a son born to her , and in her inmost heart she kept saying : " if only hase - hime were not here , my son would have all the love of his father . " | sent many beautiful gifts to the little princess . | what did the emperor do because the little princess played well ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1903 | what did the emperor do because the little princess played well ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | hase - hime was a skilled musician though so young , and often astonished her masters by her wonderful memory and talent . on this momentous occasion she played well . but princess terute , her step - mother , who was a lazy woman and never took the trouble to practice daily , broke down in her accompaniment and had to request one of the court ladies to take her place . this was a great disgrace , and she was furiously jealous to think that she had failed where her step - daughter succeeded . to make matters worse the emperor sent many beautiful gifts to the little princess to reward her for playing so well at the palace . there was also now another reason why princess terute hated her step - daughter , for she had had the good fortune to have a son born to her , and in her inmost heart she kept saying : " if only hase - hime were not here , my son would have all the love of his father . " | try to kill hase - hime . | what will princess terute do because she hates hase-hime ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1904 | what will princess terute do because she hates hase-hime ? | []
| local | prediction | implicit |
story-of-princess-hase | hase - hime was a skilled musician though so young , and often astonished her masters by her wonderful memory and talent . on this momentous occasion she played well . but princess terute , her step - mother , who was a lazy woman and never took the trouble to practice daily , broke down in her accompaniment and had to request one of the court ladies to take her place . this was a great disgrace , and she was furiously jealous to think that she had failed where her step - daughter succeeded . to make matters worse the emperor sent many beautiful gifts to the little princess to reward her for playing so well at the palace . there was also now another reason why princess terute hated her step - daughter , for she had had the good fortune to have a son born to her , and in her inmost heart she kept saying : " if only hase - hime were not here , my son would have all the love of his father . " | a son born to her . | what good fortune did princess terute have ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1905 | what good fortune did princess terute have ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | hase - hime was a skilled musician though so young , and often astonished her masters by her wonderful memory and talent . on this momentous occasion she played well . but princess terute , her step - mother , who was a lazy woman and never took the trouble to practice daily , broke down in her accompaniment and had to request one of the court ladies to take her place . this was a great disgrace , and she was furiously jealous to think that she had failed where her step - daughter succeeded . to make matters worse the emperor sent many beautiful gifts to the little princess to reward her for playing so well at the palace . there was also now another reason why princess terute hated her step - daughter , for she had had the good fortune to have a son born to her , and in her inmost heart she kept saying : " if only hase - hime were not here , my son would have all the love of his father . " | her son would have all the love of his father . | why did princess terute wish hase-hime was not there ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1906 | why did princess terute wish hase-hime was not there ? | []
| local | causal relationship | explicit |
story-of-princess-hase | hase - hime was a skilled musician though so young , and often astonished her masters by her wonderful memory and talent . on this momentous occasion she played well . but princess terute , her step - mother , who was a lazy woman and never took the trouble to practice daily , broke down in her accompaniment and had to request one of the court ladies to take her place . this was a great disgrace , and she was furiously jealous to think that she had failed where her step - daughter succeeded . to make matters worse the emperor sent many beautiful gifts to the little princess to reward her for playing so well at the palace . there was also now another reason why princess terute hated her step - daughter , for she had had the good fortune to have a son born to her , and in her inmost heart she kept saying : " if only hase - hime were not here , my son would have all the love of his father . " and never having learned to control herself , she allowed this wicked thought to grow into the awful desire of taking her step - daughter 's life . so one day she secretly ordered some poison and poisoned some sweet wine . this poisoned wine she put into a bottle . into another similar bottle she poured some good wine . it was the occasion of the boys ' festival on the fifth of may , and hase - hime was playing with her little brother . all his toys of warriors and heroes were spread out and she was telling him wonderful stories about each of them . they were both enjoying themselves and laughing merrily with their attendants when his mother entered with the two bottles of wine and some delicious cakes . | she allowed this wicked thought to grow into the awful desire of taking her step - daughter 's life . | what happened because princess terute never learned to control her self ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1907 | what happened because princess terute never learned to control her self ? | []
| summary | outcome resolution | explicit |
story-of-princess-hase | and never having learned to control herself , she allowed this wicked thought to grow into the awful desire of taking her step - daughter 's life . so one day she secretly ordered some poison and poisoned some sweet wine . this poisoned wine she put into a bottle . into another similar bottle she poured some good wine . it was the occasion of the boys ' festival on the fifth of may , and hase - hime was playing with her little brother . all his toys of warriors and heroes were spread out and she was telling him wonderful stories about each of them . they were both enjoying themselves and laughing merrily with their attendants when his mother entered with the two bottles of wine and some delicious cakes . | she wanted to poison hase - hime . | why did princess terute put poison in some wine ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1908 | why did princess terute put poison in some wine ? | []
| local | causal relationship | implicit |
story-of-princess-hase | and never having learned to control herself , she allowed this wicked thought to grow into the awful desire of taking her step - daughter 's life . so one day she secretly ordered some poison and poisoned some sweet wine . this poisoned wine she put into a bottle . into another similar bottle she poured some good wine . it was the occasion of the boys ' festival on the fifth of may , and hase - hime was playing with her little brother . all his toys of warriors and heroes were spread out and she was telling him wonderful stories about each of them . they were both enjoying themselves and laughing merrily with their attendants when his mother entered with the two bottles of wine and some delicious cakes . | playing . | what were hase-hime and her brother doing ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1909 | what were hase-hime and her brother doing ? | []
| local | action | explicit |
story-of-princess-hase | and never having learned to control herself , she allowed this wicked thought to grow into the awful desire of taking her step - daughter 's life . so one day she secretly ordered some poison and poisoned some sweet wine . this poisoned wine she put into a bottle . into another similar bottle she poured some good wine . it was the occasion of the boys ' festival on the fifth of may , and hase - hime was playing with her little brother . all his toys of warriors and heroes were spread out and she was telling him wonderful stories about each of them . they were both enjoying themselves and laughing merrily with their attendants when his mother entered with the two bottles of wine and some delicious cakes . " you are both so good and happy . " said the wicked princess terute with a smile , " that i have brought you some sweet wine as a reward - and here are some nice cakes for my good children . " and she filled two cups from the different bottles . hase - hime , never dreaming of the dreadful part her step - mother was acting , took one of the cups of wine and gave to her little step brother the other that had been poured out for him . | she did n't know it was poisoned . | why did hase-hime take the cup of wine ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1910 | why did hase-hime take the cup of wine ? | []
| summary | causal relationship | implicit |
story-of-princess-hase | the wicked woman had carefully marked the poisoned bottle , but on coming into the room she had grown nervous , and pouring out the wine hurriedly had unconsciously given the poisoned cup to her own child . all this time she was anxiously watching the little princess , but to her amazement no change whatever took place in the young girl 's face . suddenly the little boy screamed and threw himself on the floor , doubled up with pain . his mother flew to him , taking the precaution to upset the two tiny jars of wine which she had brought into the room , and lifted him up . the attendants rushed for the doctor , but nothing could save the child - he died within the hour in his mother 's arms . doctors did not know much in those ancient times , and it was thought that the wine had disagreed with the boy , causing convulsions of which he died . | she poured out the wine hurriedly and unconsciously gave the poisoned cup to her own child . | what happened because princess terute grew nervous ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1911 | what happened because princess terute grew nervous ? | []
| local | outcome resolution | explicit |
story-of-princess-hase | the wicked woman had carefully marked the poisoned bottle , but on coming into the room she had grown nervous , and pouring out the wine hurriedly had unconsciously given the poisoned cup to her own child . all this time she was anxiously watching the little princess , but to her amazement no change whatever took place in the young girl 's face . suddenly the little boy screamed and threw himself on the floor , doubled up with pain . his mother flew to him , taking the precaution to upset the two tiny jars of wine which she had brought into the room , and lifted him up . the attendants rushed for the doctor , but nothing could save the child - he died within the hour in his mother 's arms . doctors did not know much in those ancient times , and it was thought that the wine had disagreed with the boy , causing convulsions of which he died . | angry . | how did the princess terute feel when learned she gave the wrong cup to her son ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1912 | how did the princess terute feel when learned she gave the wrong cup to her son ? | []
| local | feeling | implicit |
story-of-princess-hase | thus was the wicked woman punished in losing her own child when she had tried to do away with her step - daughter . instead of blaming herself , she began to hate hase - hime more than ever in the bitterness and wretchedness of her own heart . she eagerly watched for an opportunity to do her harm , which was , however , long in coming . when hase - hime was thirteen years of age , she had already become mentioned as a poetess of some merit . this was an accomplishment very much cultivated by the women of old japan and one held in high esteem . | she began to hate hase - hime more than ever . | what happened because princess terute lost her child ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1913 | what happened because princess terute lost her child ? | []
| local | outcome resolution | explicit |
story-of-princess-hase | but hase - hime bore every unkindness with patience . she even waited upon her step - mother kindly and obeyed her in every way and never gave any trouble , just as she had been trained by her own good mother , so that the lady terute had no cause for complaint against her . the little princess was very diligent , and her favorite studies were music and poetry . she would spend several hours practicing every day , and her father had the most proficient of masters he could find to teach her the koto ( japanese harp ) , the art of writing letters and verse . when she was twelve years of age she could play so beautifully that she and her step - mother were summoned to the palace to perform before the emperor . thus was the wicked woman punished in losing her own child when she had tried to do away with her step - daughter . instead of blaming herself , she began to hate hase - hime more than ever in the bitterness and wretchedness of her own heart . she eagerly watched for an opportunity to do her harm , which was , however , long in coming . when hase - hime was thirteen years of age , she had already become mentioned as a poetess of some merit . this was an accomplishment very much cultivated by the women of old japan and one held in high esteem . | she was very diligent . | how had hase-hime become a poetess of some merit ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1914 | how had hase-hime become a poetess of some merit ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | it was the rainy season at nara , and floods were reported every day as doing damage in the neighborhood . the river tatsuta , which flowed through the imperial palace grounds , was swollen to the top of its banks . the roaring of the torrents of water rushing along a narrow bed so disturbed the emperor 's rest day and night , that a serious nervous disorder was the result . an imperial edict was sent forth to all the buddhist temples commanding the priests to offer up continuous prayers to heaven to stop the noise of the flood . but this was of no avail . | the roaring of the torrents of water rushing along a narrow bed . | what disturbed the emperor's rest day and night ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1915 | what disturbed the emperor's rest day and night ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | it was the rainy season at nara , and floods were reported every day as doing damage in the neighborhood . the river tatsuta , which flowed through the imperial palace grounds , was swollen to the top of its banks . the roaring of the torrents of water rushing along a narrow bed so disturbed the emperor 's rest day and night , that a serious nervous disorder was the result . an imperial edict was sent forth to all the buddhist temples commanding the priests to offer up continuous prayers to heaven to stop the noise of the flood . but this was of no avail . | priests to offer up continuous prayers to heaven to stop the noise of the flood . | what did the imperial edict command ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1916 | what did the imperial edict command ? | []
| local | action | explicit |
story-of-princess-hase | then it was whispered in court circles that the princess hase , the daughter of prince toyonari fujiwara , second minister at court , was the most gifted poetess of the day , though still so young , and her masters confirmed the report . long ago , a beautiful and gifted maiden - poetess had moved heaven by praying in verse , had brought down rain upon a land famished with drought - so said the ancient biographers of the poetess ono - no - komachi . if the princess hase were to write a poem and offer it in prayer , might it not stop the noise of the rushing river and remove the cause of the imperial illness ? what the court said at last reached the ears of the emperor himself , and he sent an order to the minister prince toyonari to this effect . | princess hase was the most gifted poetess of the day . | what was whispered in court circles ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1917 | what was whispered in court circles ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | then it was whispered in court circles that the princess hase , the daughter of prince toyonari fujiwara , second minister at court , was the most gifted poetess of the day , though still so young , and her masters confirmed the report . long ago , a beautiful and gifted maiden - poetess had moved heaven by praying in verse , had brought down rain upon a land famished with drought - so said the ancient biographers of the poetess ono - no - komachi . if the princess hase were to write a poem and offer it in prayer , might it not stop the noise of the rushing river and remove the cause of the imperial illness ? what the court said at last reached the ears of the emperor himself , and he sent an order to the minister prince toyonari to this effect . | write a poem and offer it in prayer . | what was requested of princess hase ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1918 | what was requested of princess hase ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | great indeed was hase - hime 's fear and astonishment when her father sent for her and told her what was required of her . heavy , indeed , was the duty that was laid on her young shoulders - that of saving the emperor 's life by the merit of her verse . at last the day came and her poem was finished . it was written on a leaflet of paper heavily flecked with gold - dust . with her father and attendants and some of the court officials , she proceeded to the bank of the roaring torrent and raising up her heart to heaven , she read the poem she had composed , aloud , lifting it heavenwards in her two hands . | heavy was the duty that was laid on her young shoulders . | why was hase-hime afraid when she heard what was required of her ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1919 | why was hase-hime afraid when she heard what was required of her ? | []
| local | causal relationship | explicit |
story-of-princess-hase | great indeed was hase - hime 's fear and astonishment when her father sent for her and told her what was required of her . heavy , indeed , was the duty that was laid on her young shoulders - that of saving the emperor 's life by the merit of her verse . at last the day came and her poem was finished . it was written on a leaflet of paper heavily flecked with gold - dust . with her father and attendants and some of the court officials , she proceeded to the bank of the roaring torrent and raising up her heart to heaven , she read the poem she had composed , aloud , lifting it heavenwards in her two hands . | fear and astonishment . | how did hase-hime feel when she heard the request ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1920 | how did hase-hime feel when she heard the request ? | []
| local | feeling | explicit |
story-of-princess-hase | great indeed was hase - hime 's fear and astonishment when her father sent for her and told her what was required of her . heavy , indeed , was the duty that was laid on her young shoulders - that of saving the emperor 's life by the merit of her verse . at last the day came and her poem was finished . it was written on a leaflet of paper heavily flecked with gold - dust . with her father and attendants and some of the court officials , she proceeded to the bank of the roaring torrent and raising up her heart to heaven , she read the poem she had composed , aloud , lifting it heavenwards in her two hands . | a leaflet of paper heavily flecked with gold - dust . | what was the poem written on ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1921 | what was the poem written on ? | []
| local | action | explicit |
story-of-princess-hase | great indeed was hase - hime 's fear and astonishment when her father sent for her and told her what was required of her . heavy , indeed , was the duty that was laid on her young shoulders - that of saving the emperor 's life by the merit of her verse . at last the day came and her poem was finished . it was written on a leaflet of paper heavily flecked with gold - dust . with her father and attendants and some of the court officials , she proceeded to the bank of the roaring torrent and raising up her heart to heaven , she read the poem she had composed , aloud , lifting it heavenwards in her two hands . strange indeed it seemed to all those standing round . the waters ceased their roaring , and the river was quiet in direct answer to her prayer . after this the emperor soon recovered his health . his majesty was highly pleased , and sent for her to the palace and rewarded her with the rank of chinjo - that of lieutenant - general - to distinguish her . from that time she was called chinjo - hime , or the lieutenant - general princess , and respected and loved by all . | the waters ceased their roaring , and the river was quiet . | what happened after the poem was read ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1922 | what happened after the poem was read ? | []
| summary | outcome resolution | explicit |
story-of-princess-hase | it was the rainy season at nara , and floods were reported every day as doing damage in the neighborhood . the river tatsuta , which flowed through the imperial palace grounds , was swollen to the top of its banks . the roaring of the torrents of water rushing along a narrow bed so disturbed the emperor 's rest day and night , that a serious nervous disorder was the result . an imperial edict was sent forth to all the buddhist temples commanding the priests to offer up continuous prayers to heaven to stop the noise of the flood . but this was of no avail . strange indeed it seemed to all those standing round . the waters ceased their roaring , and the river was quiet in direct answer to her prayer . after this the emperor soon recovered his health . his majesty was highly pleased , and sent for her to the palace and rewarded her with the rank of chinjo - that of lieutenant - general - to distinguish her . from that time she was called chinjo - hime , or the lieutenant - general princess , and respected and loved by all . | he could now sleep soundly . | how did the ceasing of the water roar allow the emperor to recover in his health ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1923 | how did the ceasing of the water roar allow the emperor to recover in his health ? | []
| summary | causal relationship | implicit |
story-of-princess-hase | strange indeed it seemed to all those standing round . the waters ceased their roaring , and the river was quiet in direct answer to her prayer . after this the emperor soon recovered his health . his majesty was highly pleased , and sent for her to the palace and rewarded her with the rank of chinjo - that of lieutenant - general - to distinguish her . from that time she was called chinjo - hime , or the lieutenant - general princess , and respected and loved by all . | she was rewarded for stopping the water . | why was hase-hime give the rank of chinjo ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1924 | why was hase-hime give the rank of chinjo ? | []
| local | causal relationship | implicit |
story-of-princess-hase | strange indeed it seemed to all those standing round . the waters ceased their roaring , and the river was quiet in direct answer to her prayer . after this the emperor soon recovered his health . his majesty was highly pleased , and sent for her to the palace and rewarded her with the rank of chinjo - that of lieutenant - general - to distinguish her . from that time she was called chinjo - hime , or the lieutenant - general princess , and respected and loved by all . | angry . | how will hase-hime's step-mother feel when she hears of hase-hime's success ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1925 | how will hase-hime's step-mother feel when she hears of hase-hime's success ? | []
| local | prediction | implicit |
story-of-princess-hase | there was only one person who was not pleased at hase - hime 's success . that one was her stepmother . forever brooding over the death of her own child whom she had killed when trying to poison her step - daughter , she had the mortification of seeing her rise to power and honor , marked by imperial favor and the admiration of the whole court . her envy and jealousy burned in her heart like fire . many were the lies she carried to her husband about hase - hime , but all to no purpose . he would listen to none of her tales , telling her sharply that she was quite mistaken . at last the step - mother , seizing the opportunity of her husband 's absence , ordered one of her old servants to take the innocent girl to the hibari mountains , the wildest part of the country , and to kill her there . she invented a dreadful story about the little princess , saying that this was the only way to prevent disgrace falling upon the family - by killing her . | brooding over the death of her own child . | why was hase-hime's step-mother mortified to see her step-daughter do well ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1926 | why was hase-hime's step-mother mortified to see her step-daughter do well ? | []
| local | causal relationship | explicit |
story-of-princess-hase | there was only one person who was not pleased at hase - hime 's success . that one was her stepmother . forever brooding over the death of her own child whom she had killed when trying to poison her step - daughter , she had the mortification of seeing her rise to power and honor , marked by imperial favor and the admiration of the whole court . her envy and jealousy burned in her heart like fire . many were the lies she carried to her husband about hase - hime , but all to no purpose . he would listen to none of her tales , telling her sharply that she was quite mistaken . at last the step - mother , seizing the opportunity of her husband 's absence , ordered one of her old servants to take the innocent girl to the hibari mountains , the wildest part of the country , and to kill her there . she invented a dreadful story about the little princess , saying that this was the only way to prevent disgrace falling upon the family - by killing her . | told her sharply that she was quite mistaken . | what did hase-hime's father do when the step-mother tried to tell him lies ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1927 | what did hase-hime's father do when the step-mother tried to tell him lies ? | []
| local | action | explicit |
story-of-princess-hase | there was only one person who was not pleased at hase - hime 's success . that one was her stepmother . forever brooding over the death of her own child whom she had killed when trying to poison her step - daughter , she had the mortification of seeing her rise to power and honor , marked by imperial favor and the admiration of the whole court . her envy and jealousy burned in her heart like fire . many were the lies she carried to her husband about hase - hime , but all to no purpose . he would listen to none of her tales , telling her sharply that she was quite mistaken . at last the step - mother , seizing the opportunity of her husband 's absence , ordered one of her old servants to take the innocent girl to the hibari mountains , the wildest part of the country , and to kill her there . she invented a dreadful story about the little princess , saying that this was the only way to prevent disgrace falling upon the family - by killing her . | ordered one of her old servants to take the innocent girl to the hibari mountains and kill her there . | what did the step-mother do in her husband's absence ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1928 | what did the step-mother do in her husband's absence ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | there was only one person who was not pleased at hase - hime 's success . that one was her stepmother . forever brooding over the death of her own child whom she had killed when trying to poison her step - daughter , she had the mortification of seeing her rise to power and honor , marked by imperial favor and the admiration of the whole court . her envy and jealousy burned in her heart like fire . many were the lies she carried to her husband about hase - hime , but all to no purpose . he would listen to none of her tales , telling her sharply that she was quite mistaken . at last the step - mother , seizing the opportunity of her husband 's absence , ordered one of her old servants to take the innocent girl to the hibari mountains , the wildest part of the country , and to kill her there . she invented a dreadful story about the little princess , saying that this was the only way to prevent disgrace falling upon the family - by killing her . katoda , her vassal , was bound to obey his mistress . anyhow , he saw that it would be the wisest plan to pretend obedience in the absence of the girl 's father . he placed hase - hime in a palanquin and accompanied her to the most solitary place he could find in the wild district . the poor child knew there was no good in protesting to her unkind step - mother at being sent away in this strange manner , so she went as she was told . but the old servant knew that the young princess was quite innocent of all the things her step - mother had invented to him as reasons for her outrageous orders , and he determined to save her life . unless he killed her , however , he could not return to his cruel task - mistress , so he decided to stay out in the wilderness . with the help of some peasants he soon built a little cottage , and having sent secretly for his wife to come , these two good old people did all in their power to take care of the now unfortunate princess . she all the time trusted in her father , knowing that as soon as he returned home and found her absent , he would search for her . | the step - mother 's old servant . | who was katoda ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1929 | who was katoda ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | katoda , her vassal , was bound to obey his mistress . anyhow , he saw that it would be the wisest plan to pretend obedience in the absence of the girl 's father . he placed hase - hime in a palanquin and accompanied her to the most solitary place he could find in the wild district . the poor child knew there was no good in protesting to her unkind step - mother at being sent away in this strange manner , so she went as she was told . but the old servant knew that the young princess was quite innocent of all the things her step - mother had invented to him as reasons for her outrageous orders , and he determined to save her life . unless he killed her , however , he could not return to his cruel task - mistress , so he decided to stay out in the wilderness . with the help of some peasants he soon built a little cottage , and having sent secretly for his wife to come , these two good old people did all in their power to take care of the now unfortunate princess . she all the time trusted in her father , knowing that as soon as he returned home and found her absent , he would search for her . | knew that the young princess was quite innocent of all the things her step - mother had invented to him as reasons for her outrageous orders . | why did katoda defy the step-mother's orders ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1930 | why did katoda defy the step-mother's orders ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | katoda , her vassal , was bound to obey his mistress . anyhow , he saw that it would be the wisest plan to pretend obedience in the absence of the girl 's father . he placed hase - hime in a palanquin and accompanied her to the most solitary place he could find in the wild district . the poor child knew there was no good in protesting to her unkind step - mother at being sent away in this strange manner , so she went as she was told . but the old servant knew that the young princess was quite innocent of all the things her step - mother had invented to him as reasons for her outrageous orders , and he determined to save her life . unless he killed her , however , he could not return to his cruel task - mistress , so he decided to stay out in the wilderness . with the help of some peasants he soon built a little cottage , and having sent secretly for his wife to come , these two good old people did all in their power to take care of the now unfortunate princess . she all the time trusted in her father , knowing that as soon as he returned home and found her absent , he would search for her . | katoda . | who took care of the princess ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1931 | who took care of the princess ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | prince toyonari , after some weeks , came home , and was told by his wife that his daughter hime had done something wrong and had run away for fear of being punished . he was nearly ill with anxiety . every one in the house told the same story - that hase - hime had suddenly disappeared , none of them knew why or whither . for fear of scandal he kept the matter quiet and searched everywhere he could think of , but all to no purpose . one day , trying to forget his terrible worry , he called all his men together and told them to make ready for a several days ' hunt in the mountains . they were soon ready and mounted , waiting at the gate for their lord . he rode hard and fast to the district of the hibari mountains , a great company following him . he was soon far ahead of every one , and at last found himself in a narrow picturesque valley . | he was nearly ill with anxiety . | what happened because prince toyonari thought his daughter had run away ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1932 | what happened because prince toyonari thought his daughter had run away ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | prince toyonari , after some weeks , came home , and was told by his wife that his daughter hime had done something wrong and had run away for fear of being punished . he was nearly ill with anxiety . every one in the house told the same story - that hase - hime had suddenly disappeared , none of them knew why or whither . for fear of scandal he kept the matter quiet and searched everywhere he could think of , but all to no purpose . one day , trying to forget his terrible worry , he called all his men together and told them to make ready for a several days ' hunt in the mountains . they were soon ready and mounted , waiting at the gate for their lord . he rode hard and fast to the district of the hibari mountains , a great company following him . he was soon far ahead of every one , and at last found himself in a narrow picturesque valley . | to forget his terrible worry . | why did prince toyonari call his men together for a hunt ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1933 | why did prince toyonari call his men together for a hunt ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | prince toyonari , after some weeks , came home , and was told by his wife that his daughter hime had done something wrong and had run away for fear of being punished . he was nearly ill with anxiety . every one in the house told the same story - that hase - hime had suddenly disappeared , none of them knew why or whither . for fear of scandal he kept the matter quiet and searched everywhere he could think of , but all to no purpose . one day , trying to forget his terrible worry , he called all his men together and told them to make ready for a several days ' hunt in the mountains . they were soon ready and mounted , waiting at the gate for their lord . he rode hard and fast to the district of the hibari mountains , a great company following him . he was soon far ahead of every one , and at last found himself in a narrow picturesque valley . | the district of the hibari mountains . | where did prince toyonari ride to ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1934 | where did prince toyonari ride to ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | prince toyonari , after some weeks , came home , and was told by his wife that his daughter hime had done something wrong and had run away for fear of being punished . he was nearly ill with anxiety . every one in the house told the same story - that hase - hime had suddenly disappeared , none of them knew why or whither . for fear of scandal he kept the matter quiet and searched everywhere he could think of , but all to no purpose . one day , trying to forget his terrible worry , he called all his men together and told them to make ready for a several days ' hunt in the mountains . they were soon ready and mounted , waiting at the gate for their lord . he rode hard and fast to the district of the hibari mountains , a great company following him . he was soon far ahead of every one , and at last found himself in a narrow picturesque valley . | hase - hime . | who will prince toyonari find in the mountains ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1935 | who will prince toyonari find in the mountains ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | looking round and admiring the scenery , he noticed a tiny house on one of the hills quite near , and then he distinctly heard a beautiful clear voice reading aloud . seized with curiosity as to who could be studying so diligently in such a lonely spot , he dismounted . leaving his horse to his groom , he walked up the hillside and approached the cottage . as he drew nearer his surprise increased , for he could see that the reader was a beautiful girl . the cottage was wide open and she was sitting facing the view . listening attentively , he heard her reading the buddhist scriptures with great devotion . more and more curious , he hurried on to the tiny gate and entered the little garden , and looking up beheld his lost daughter hase - hime . she was so intent on what she was saying that she neither heard nor saw her father till he spoke . " hase - hime ! " he cried , " it is you , my hase - hime ! " | he distinctly heard a beautiful clear voice reading aloud . | why did prince toyonari approach the cottage ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1936 | why did prince toyonari approach the cottage ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | taken by surprise , she could hardly realize that it was her own dear father who was calling her , and for a moment she was utterly bereft of the power to speak or move . " my father , my father ! it is indeed you - oh , my father ! " was all she could say , and running to him she caught hold of his thick sleeve , and burying her face burst into a passion of tears . her father stroked her dark hair , asking her gently to tell him all that had happened , but she only wept on , and he wondered if he were not really dreaming . | happy . | how did hase-hime feel when she saw her father ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1937 | how did hase-hime feel when she saw her father ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | then the faithful old servant katoda came out , and bowing himself to the ground before his master . he poured out the long tale of wrong , telling him all that had happened , and how it was that he found his daughter in such a wild and desolate spot with only two old servants to take care of her . the prince 's astonishment and indignation knew no bounds . he gave up the hunt at once and hurried home with his daughter . one of the company galloped ahead to inform the household of the glad news , and the step - mother hearing what had happened , and fearful of meeting her husband now that her wickedness was discovered , fled from the house and returned in disgrace to her father 's roof , and nothing more was heard of her . | poured out the long tale of wrong . | what did katoda do after bowing ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1938 | what did katoda do after bowing ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | then the faithful old servant katoda came out , and bowing himself to the ground before his master . he poured out the long tale of wrong , telling him all that had happened , and how it was that he found his daughter in such a wild and desolate spot with only two old servants to take care of her . the prince 's astonishment and indignation knew no bounds . he gave up the hunt at once and hurried home with his daughter . one of the company galloped ahead to inform the household of the glad news , and the step - mother hearing what had happened , and fearful of meeting her husband now that her wickedness was discovered , fled from the house and returned in disgrace to her father 's roof , and nothing more was heard of her . | she fled from the house and returned in disgrace to her father 's roof and nothing more was heard of her . | what happened because the step-mother heard what had happened ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1939 | what happened because the step-mother heard what had happened ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | the old servant katoda was rewarded with the highest promotion in his master 's service . he lived happily to the end of his days , devoted to the little princess , who never forgot that she owed her life to this faithful retainer . she was no longer troubled by an unkind step - mother , and her days passed happily and quietly with her father . as prince toyonari had no son , he adopted a younger son of one of the court nobles to be his heir , and to marry his daughter hase - hime , and in a few years the marriage took place . hase - hime lived to a good old age , and all said that she was the wisest , most devout , and most beautiful mistress that had ever reigned in prince toyonari 's ancient house . she had the joy of presenting her son , the future lord of the family , to her father just before he retired from active life . to this day there is preserved a piece of needle - work in one of the buddhist temples of kioto . it is a beautiful piece of tapestry , with the figure of buddha embroidered in the silky threads drawn from the stem of the lotus . this is said to have been the work of the hands of the good princess hase . | katoda . | who did the little princess owe her life to ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1940 | who did the little princess owe her life to ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | the old servant katoda was rewarded with the highest promotion in his master 's service . he lived happily to the end of his days , devoted to the little princess , who never forgot that she owed her life to this faithful retainer . she was no longer troubled by an unkind step - mother , and her days passed happily and quietly with her father . as prince toyonari had no son , he adopted a younger son of one of the court nobles to be his heir , and to marry his daughter hase - hime , and in a few years the marriage took place . hase - hime lived to a good old age , and all said that she was the wisest , most devout , and most beautiful mistress that had ever reigned in prince toyonari 's ancient house . she had the joy of presenting her son , the future lord of the family , to her father just before he retired from active life . to this day there is preserved a piece of needle - work in one of the buddhist temples of kioto . it is a beautiful piece of tapestry , with the figure of buddha embroidered in the silky threads drawn from the stem of the lotus . this is said to have been the work of the hands of the good princess hase . | a younger son of one of the court nobles . | who was adopted and married to hase-hime ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1941 | who was adopted and married to hase-hime ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | the old servant katoda was rewarded with the highest promotion in his master 's service . he lived happily to the end of his days , devoted to the little princess , who never forgot that she owed her life to this faithful retainer . she was no longer troubled by an unkind step - mother , and her days passed happily and quietly with her father . as prince toyonari had no son , he adopted a younger son of one of the court nobles to be his heir , and to marry his daughter hase - hime , and in a few years the marriage took place . hase - hime lived to a good old age , and all said that she was the wisest , most devout , and most beautiful mistress that had ever reigned in prince toyonari 's ancient house . she had the joy of presenting her son , the future lord of the family , to her father just before he retired from active life . to this day there is preserved a piece of needle - work in one of the buddhist temples of kioto . it is a beautiful piece of tapestry , with the figure of buddha embroidered in the silky threads drawn from the stem of the lotus . this is said to have been the work of the hands of the good princess hase . | buddhist temples of kioto . | where is there said to be a tapestry sewn from princess hase ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1942 | where is there said to be a tapestry sewn from princess hase ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | so the prince toyonari and his wife went to the temple of kwannon at hase and stayed there for a long time , both daily offering incense and praying to kwannon , the heavenly mother , to grant them the desire of their whole lives . and their prayer was answered . a daughter was born at last to the princess murasaki , and great was the joy of her heart . on presenting the child to her husband , they both decided to call her hase - hime , or the princess of hase , because she was the gift of the kwannon at that place . they both reared her with great care and tenderness , and the child grew in strength and beauty . but hase - hime bore every unkindness with patience . she even waited upon her step - mother kindly and obeyed her in every way and never gave any trouble , just as she had been trained by her own good mother , so that the lady terute had no cause for complaint against her . the little princess was very diligent , and her favorite studies were music and poetry . she would spend several hours practicing every day , and her father had the most proficient of masters he could find to teach her the koto ( japanese harp ) , the art of writing letters and verse . when she was twelve years of age she could play so beautifully that she and her step - mother were summoned to the palace to perform before the emperor . taken by surprise , she could hardly realize that it was her own dear father who was calling her , and for a moment she was utterly bereft of the power to speak or move . " my father , my father ! it is indeed you - oh , my father ! " was all she could say , and running to him she caught hold of his thick sleeve , and burying her face burst into a passion of tears . her father stroked her dark hair , asking her gently to tell him all that had happened , but she only wept on , and he wondered if he were not really dreaming . then the faithful old servant katoda came out , and bowing himself to the ground before his master . he poured out the long tale of wrong , telling him all that had happened , and how it was that he found his daughter in such a wild and desolate spot with only two old servants to take care of her . the prince 's astonishment and indignation knew no bounds . he gave up the hunt at once and hurried home with his daughter . one of the company galloped ahead to inform the household of the glad news , and the step - mother hearing what had happened , and fearful of meeting her husband now that her wickedness was discovered , fled from the house and returned in disgrace to her father 's roof , and nothing more was heard of her . | kindly . | how did prince toyonari treat hase-hime ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1943 | how did prince toyonari treat hase-hime ? | []
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story-of-princess-hase | hase - hime listened in an attitude of respect while her mother spoke , and promised to do all that she was told . there is a proverb which says " as the soul is at three so it is at one hundred , " and so hase - hime grew up as her mother had wished , a good and obedient little princess , though she was now too young to understand how great was the loss of her mother . not long after the death of his first wife , prince toyonari married again , a lady of noble birth named princess terute . very different in character , alas ! to the good and wise princess murasaki , this woman had a cruel , bad heart . she did not love her step - daughter at all , and was often very unkind to the little motherless girl , saving to herself : " this is not my child ! this is not my child ! " and never having learned to control herself , she allowed this wicked thought to grow into the awful desire of taking her step - daughter 's life . so one day she secretly ordered some poison and poisoned some sweet wine . this poisoned wine she put into a bottle . into another similar bottle she poured some good wine . it was the occasion of the boys ' festival on the fifth of may , and hase - hime was playing with her little brother . all his toys of warriors and heroes were spread out and she was telling him wonderful stories about each of them . they were both enjoying themselves and laughing merrily with their attendants when his mother entered with the two bottles of wine and some delicious cakes . | princess terute was envious . | why did princess terute not like hase-hime ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1944 | why did princess terute not like hase-hime ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | on a certain afternoon the sun was falling in the west , and in the midst of the ruddy silence a solitary lodge stood on the banks of a remote lake . one sound only broke , in the least degree , the forest stillness . the low breathing of the dying inmate , who was the head of a poor family . his wife and children surrounded the buffalo robe on which he lay . of the children , two were almost grown up -- a daughter and a son . the other was a boy , and a mere child in years . all the skill of the household in their simple medicines was exhausted . they stood looking on or moved about the lodge with whispered steps , awaiting the departure of the spirit . as one of the last acts of kindness , the skin door of the lodge had been thrown back to admit the fresh air of the evening . the poor man felt a momentary return of strength , and raising himself a little , he addressed his family . " i leave you , " he said , " in a world of care , in which it has required all my strength and skill to supply you food , and to protect you from the storms and cold of a harsh climate . " | the departure of the spirit . | what did the poor family await for ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1945 | what did the poor family await for ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | he cast his eyes upon his wife , and continued : " for you , my partner in life , i have less sorrow , because i am persuaded you will not remain long behind me . but you , my children ! my poor and forsaken children , who have just begun the career of life , who will shelter you from calamity ? listen to my words . unkindness , ingratitude , and every wickedness , are in the scene before you . it was for this that years ago i withdrew from my kindred and my tribe to spend my days in this lonely spot . i have contented myself with the company of your mother and yourselves , during seasons of very frequent scarcity and want . your kindred , feasting in plenty , have caused the forests to echo with the shouts of successful war . i gave up these things for the enjoyment of peace . i wished to hide you away from the bad examples which would have spoiled your innocence . i have seen you , thus far , grow up in purity of heart . if we have sometimes suffered bodily want , we have escaped pain of mind . we have not been compelled to look on or to take a part with the red hand in scenes of rioting and bloodshed . my path now stops . i have arrived at the brink of the world . i will shut my eyes in peace if you , my children , will promise me to cherish each other . let not your mother suffer during the few days that are left to her . i charge you , on no account , to forsake your younger brother . of him i give you both my dying command to have a tender care . " | she would not remain long behind him . | why did the man have less sorrow for his wife ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1946 | why did the man have less sorrow for his wife ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | he cast his eyes upon his wife , and continued : " for you , my partner in life , i have less sorrow , because i am persuaded you will not remain long behind me . but you , my children ! my poor and forsaken children , who have just begun the career of life , who will shelter you from calamity ? listen to my words . unkindness , ingratitude , and every wickedness , are in the scene before you . it was for this that years ago i withdrew from my kindred and my tribe to spend my days in this lonely spot . i have contented myself with the company of your mother and yourselves , during seasons of very frequent scarcity and want . your kindred , feasting in plenty , have caused the forests to echo with the shouts of successful war . i gave up these things for the enjoyment of peace . i wished to hide you away from the bad examples which would have spoiled your innocence . i have seen you , thus far , grow up in purity of heart . if we have sometimes suffered bodily want , we have escaped pain of mind . we have not been compelled to look on or to take a part with the red hand in scenes of rioting and bloodshed . my path now stops . i have arrived at the brink of the world . i will shut my eyes in peace if you , my children , will promise me to cherish each other . let not your mother suffer during the few days that are left to her . i charge you , on no account , to forsake your younger brother . of him i give you both my dying command to have a tender care . " | bad examples which would have spoiled their innocence . | what did the man wish to hide his children away from ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1947 | what did the man wish to hide his children away from ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | he spoke no more , and as the sun fell out of view the light had gone from his face . the family stood still , as if they expected to hear something further . but when they came to his side and called him by name , his spirit did not answer . it was in another world . the mother and daughter lamented aloud , but the elder son clothed himself in silence , as though it had been a mantle . he took his course as though nothing had occurred . he exerted himself to supply , with his bow and net , the wants of the little household , but he never made mention of his father . five moons had filled and waned , and the sixth was near its full , when the mother also died . in her last moments she pressed the fulfillment of their father 's wish . | lamented aloud . | what did the mother and daughter do after the spirit did not answer ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1948 | what did the mother and daughter do after the spirit did not answer ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | the winter passed , and the spring , sparkling in the clear northern air , cheered the spirits of the lonely little people in the lodge . the girl , being the eldest , directed her brothers . she seemed to feel a tender and sisterly affection for the youngest , who was slight in frame and of a delicate temper . the other boy soon began to break forth with restless speeches , which showed that his spirit was not at ease . one day he addressed his sister as follows : " my sister , are we always to live as if there were no other human beings in the world ? must i deprive myself of the pleasure of mingling with my own kind ? i have determined this question for myself . i shall seek the villages of men , and you can not prevent me . " | the girl . | who was the eldest ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1949 | who was the eldest ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | the sister replied : " i do not say no , my brother , to what you desire . we are not forbidden the society of our fellow - mortals , but we are told to cherish each other , and to do nothing that shall not be agreeable to all our little household . neither pleasure nor pain ought , therefore , to separate us , especially from our younger brother , who , being but a child , and weakly withal , is entitled to a double share of our affection . if we follow our separate fancies , it will surely make us neglect him , whom we are bound by vows , both to our father and mother , to support . " the young man received this address in silence , and still took his course as though nothing out of the ordinary way had occurred . after awhile he seemed to recover his spirits . as they lived in a large country , where there were open fields , the two brothers , at his invitation , often amused themselves in playing ball . one afternoon he chose the ground near to a beautiful lake , and they played and laughed with great spirit . the ball was seldom allowed to touch the ground . | playing ball . | how did the two brothers often amuse themselves ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1950 | how did the two brothers often amuse themselves ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | the sister replied : " i do not say no , my brother , to what you desire . we are not forbidden the society of our fellow - mortals , but we are told to cherish each other , and to do nothing that shall not be agreeable to all our little household . neither pleasure nor pain ought , therefore , to separate us , especially from our younger brother , who , being but a child , and weakly withal , is entitled to a double share of our affection . if we follow our separate fancies , it will surely make us neglect him , whom we are bound by vows , both to our father and mother , to support . " the young man received this address in silence , and still took his course as though nothing out of the ordinary way had occurred . after awhile he seemed to recover his spirits . as they lived in a large country , where there were open fields , the two brothers , at his invitation , often amused themselves in playing ball . one afternoon he chose the ground near to a beautiful lake , and they played and laughed with great spirit . the ball was seldom allowed to touch the ground . | near a beautiful lake . | where did the two brothers play and laugh with great spirit ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1951 | where did the two brothers play and laugh with great spirit ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | now in this lake there happened to harbor a wicked old manito , mishosha by name , who looked at the brothers as they played . he was vastly pleased with their nimbleness and beauty . he thought to himself , what shall i do to get these lads to accompany me ? one of them shall hit the ball sideways , and it shall fall into my canoe . it so happened , and it somehow seemed as if owasso , the elder brother , had purposely given it that direction . when owasso saw the old man , he professed to be greatly surprised . as was the other , sheem by name , in truth , for he had not noticed the old manito before . " bring the ball to us , " they both cried out . " come to the shore . " " no , " answered the old magician . he , however , came near enough for either of them to wade out to him . " come , come , " he said . " come and get your ball . " they insisted that he should come ashore , but he sturdily declined to oblige them . | mishosha . | who looked at the brothers as they played ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1952 | who looked at the brothers as they played ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | now in this lake there happened to harbor a wicked old manito , mishosha by name , who looked at the brothers as they played . he was vastly pleased with their nimbleness and beauty . he thought to himself , what shall i do to get these lads to accompany me ? one of them shall hit the ball sideways , and it shall fall into my canoe . it so happened , and it somehow seemed as if owasso , the elder brother , had purposely given it that direction . when owasso saw the old man , he professed to be greatly surprised . as was the other , sheem by name , in truth , for he had not noticed the old manito before . " bring the ball to us , " they both cried out . " come to the shore . " " no , " answered the old magician . he , however , came near enough for either of them to wade out to him . " come , come , " he said . " come and get your ball . " they insisted that he should come ashore , but he sturdily declined to oblige them . | surprised . | how did owasso feel when he saw the old man ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1953 | how did owasso feel when he saw the old man ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | " very well , " said owasso , " i will go and get it . " and he ran into the water . " hand it to me , " he said , when he had approached near enough to receive it . " ha ! " answered the manito , " reach over and get it yourself . " owasso was about to grasp the ball , when the old magician suddenly seized him and pushed him into the boat . " my grandfather , " said owasso , " pray take my little brother also . alone i can not go with you . he will starve if i leave him . " mishosha only laughed at him . then uttering the charmed words , " chemaun poll ! " and giving his canoe a slap , it glided through the water , without further help , with the swiftness of an arrow . in a short time they reached the magician 's lodge , which stood upon the further shore , a little distance back from the lake . the two daughters of mishosha were seated within . " my daughter , " he said to his eldest , as they entered the lodge , " i have brought you a husband . " | the little brother would starve . | why did owasso ask the manito to take his little brother ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1954 | why did owasso ask the manito to take his little brother ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | " very well , " said owasso , " i will go and get it . " and he ran into the water . " hand it to me , " he said , when he had approached near enough to receive it . " ha ! " answered the manito , " reach over and get it yourself . " owasso was about to grasp the ball , when the old magician suddenly seized him and pushed him into the boat . " my grandfather , " said owasso , " pray take my little brother also . alone i can not go with you . he will starve if i leave him . " mishosha only laughed at him . then uttering the charmed words , " chemaun poll ! " and giving his canoe a slap , it glided through the water , without further help , with the swiftness of an arrow . in a short time they reached the magician 's lodge , which stood upon the further shore , a little distance back from the lake . the two daughters of mishosha were seated within . " my daughter , " he said to his eldest , as they entered the lodge , " i have brought you a husband . " | the magician 's two daughters . | who were seated within the magician's lodge ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1955 | who were seated within the magician's lodge ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | the young woman smiled . owasso was a comely youth to look upon . the magician told him to take his seat near her . by this act the marriage ceremony was completed , and owasso and the magician 's daughter were man and wife . in the course of time they had born to them a son . but no sooner was owasso in the family than the old manito wished him out of the way . he went about in his own wicked fashion to compass it . one day he asked his son - in - law to go out a - fishing with him . they started without delay . the magician had only to speak , and off went the canoe . they reached a solitary bay in an island , a very dark , lonely , and out - of - the - way place . the manito advised owasso to spear a large sturgeon which came alongside , and with its great glassy eye turned up , seemed to recognize the magician . owasso rose in the boat to dart his spear , and by speaking that moment to his canoe , mishosha shot forward and hurled his son - in - law headlong into the water . leaving him to struggle for himself , he was soon out of sight . | to get rid of him . | why did the manito hurl his son-in-law headlong into the water ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1956 | why did the manito hurl his son-in-law headlong into the water ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | the young woman smiled . owasso was a comely youth to look upon . the magician told him to take his seat near her . by this act the marriage ceremony was completed , and owasso and the magician 's daughter were man and wife . in the course of time they had born to them a son . but no sooner was owasso in the family than the old manito wished him out of the way . he went about in his own wicked fashion to compass it . one day he asked his son - in - law to go out a - fishing with him . they started without delay . the magician had only to speak , and off went the canoe . they reached a solitary bay in an island , a very dark , lonely , and out - of - the - way place . the manito advised owasso to spear a large sturgeon which came alongside , and with its great glassy eye turned up , seemed to recognize the magician . owasso rose in the boat to dart his spear , and by speaking that moment to his canoe , mishosha shot forward and hurled his son - in - law headlong into the water . leaving him to struggle for himself , he was soon out of sight . | a solitary bay in an island . | where did the manito and owasso reach ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1957 | where did the manito and owasso reach ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | owasso , being himself gifted with limited magical powers , spoke to the fish , and bade him swim toward the lodge , while he carried him along , which he did at great speed . once he directed the sturgeon to rise near the surface of the water , so that he might , if possible , get a view of the magician . the fish obeyed , and owasso saw the wicked old manito busy in another direction , fishing , as unconcerned as though he had not just lost a member of his family . on went the fish , and on went owasso , till they reached the shore , near the magician 's lodge , in advance of him . he then spoke kindly to the sturgeon , and told him he should not be angry with him for having speared him , as he was created to be meat for man . the sturgeon made no reply , or if he did , it has not been reported . owasso , drawing him on shore , went up and told his wife to dress and cook it immediately . by the time it was prepared the magician had come in sight . " your grandfather has arrived , " said the woman to her son . " go and see what he brings , and eat this as you go"--handing a piece of the fish . the boy went , and the magician no sooner saw him with the fish in his hand , than he asked him , " what are you eating ? and who brought it ? " | swim towards the lodge . | what did owasso bade the fish to do ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1958 | what did owasso bade the fish to do ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | the young woman smiled . owasso was a comely youth to look upon . the magician told him to take his seat near her . by this act the marriage ceremony was completed , and owasso and the magician 's daughter were man and wife . in the course of time they had born to them a son . but no sooner was owasso in the family than the old manito wished him out of the way . he went about in his own wicked fashion to compass it . one day he asked his son - in - law to go out a - fishing with him . they started without delay . the magician had only to speak , and off went the canoe . they reached a solitary bay in an island , a very dark , lonely , and out - of - the - way place . the manito advised owasso to spear a large sturgeon which came alongside , and with its great glassy eye turned up , seemed to recognize the magician . owasso rose in the boat to dart his spear , and by speaking that moment to his canoe , mishosha shot forward and hurled his son - in - law headlong into the water . leaving him to struggle for himself , he was soon out of sight . owasso , being himself gifted with limited magical powers , spoke to the fish , and bade him swim toward the lodge , while he carried him along , which he did at great speed . once he directed the sturgeon to rise near the surface of the water , so that he might , if possible , get a view of the magician . the fish obeyed , and owasso saw the wicked old manito busy in another direction , fishing , as unconcerned as though he had not just lost a member of his family . on went the fish , and on went owasso , till they reached the shore , near the magician 's lodge , in advance of him . he then spoke kindly to the sturgeon , and told him he should not be angry with him for having speared him , as he was created to be meat for man . the sturgeon made no reply , or if he did , it has not been reported . owasso , drawing him on shore , went up and told his wife to dress and cook it immediately . by the time it was prepared the magician had come in sight . " your grandfather has arrived , " said the woman to her son . " go and see what he brings , and eat this as you go"--handing a piece of the fish . the boy went , and the magician no sooner saw him with the fish in his hand , than he asked him , " what are you eating ? and who brought it ? " | went fishing . | what did the manito do after throwing owasso into the water ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1959 | what did the manito do after throwing owasso into the water ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | owasso , being himself gifted with limited magical powers , spoke to the fish , and bade him swim toward the lodge , while he carried him along , which he did at great speed . once he directed the sturgeon to rise near the surface of the water , so that he might , if possible , get a view of the magician . the fish obeyed , and owasso saw the wicked old manito busy in another direction , fishing , as unconcerned as though he had not just lost a member of his family . on went the fish , and on went owasso , till they reached the shore , near the magician 's lodge , in advance of him . he then spoke kindly to the sturgeon , and told him he should not be angry with him for having speared him , as he was created to be meat for man . the sturgeon made no reply , or if he did , it has not been reported . owasso , drawing him on shore , went up and told his wife to dress and cook it immediately . by the time it was prepared the magician had come in sight . " your grandfather has arrived , " said the woman to her son . " go and see what he brings , and eat this as you go"--handing a piece of the fish . the boy went , and the magician no sooner saw him with the fish in his hand , than he asked him , " what are you eating ? and who brought it ? " | the sturgeon was created to be meat for man . | why did owasso tell the sturgeon not to be angry with him ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1960 | why did owasso tell the sturgeon not to be angry with him ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | he replied , " my father brought it . " the magician began to feel uneasy , for he found that he had been outwitted . he , however , put on a grave face , and entering the lodge , acted as if nothing unusual had happened . some days after this , mishosha again requested his son - in - law to accompany him . owasso , without hesitation , said " yes ! " they went out , and , in a rapid passage , they arrived at a solitary island , which was no more than a heap of high and craggy rocks . the magician said to owasso , " go on shore , my son , and pick up all the gulls ' eggs you can find . " the rocks were strewn with eggs , and the air resounded with the cry of the birds as they saw them gathered up by owasso . the old magician took the opportunity to speak to the gulls . " i have long wished , " he said , " to offer you something . i now give you this young man for food . " he then uttered the charm to his canoe , and it shot out of sight , leaving owasso to make his peace the best way he could . | he was outwitted . | why was the magician beginning to feel uneasy ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1961 | why was the magician beginning to feel uneasy ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | the gulls flew in immense numbers around him , and were ready to devour him . owasso did not lose his presence of mind , but he addressed them and said : " gulls , you know you were not formed to eat human flesh , nor was man made to be the prey of birds . obey my words . fly close together , a sufficient number of you , and carry me on your backs to the magician 's lodge . " they listened attentively to what he said , and seeing nothing unreasonable in his request , they obeyed him . owasso soon found himself sailing through the air swiftly homeward . meanwhile , it appears that the old magician had fallen asleep and allowed his canoe to come to a stand - still . owasso , in his flight over the lake , saw him lying on his back in the boat , taking a nap , which was quite natural , as the day was very soft and balmy . | the manito lying on his back in the boat , taking a nap . | what did owasso see in his flight over the lake ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1962 | what did owasso see in his flight over the lake ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | the gulls flew in immense numbers around him , and were ready to devour him . owasso did not lose his presence of mind , but he addressed them and said : " gulls , you know you were not formed to eat human flesh , nor was man made to be the prey of birds . obey my words . fly close together , a sufficient number of you , and carry me on your backs to the magician 's lodge . " they listened attentively to what he said , and seeing nothing unreasonable in his request , they obeyed him . owasso soon found himself sailing through the air swiftly homeward . meanwhile , it appears that the old magician had fallen asleep and allowed his canoe to come to a stand - still . owasso , in his flight over the lake , saw him lying on his back in the boat , taking a nap , which was quite natural , as the day was very soft and balmy . | they saw nothing unreasonable in his request . | why did the birds obey owasso's words ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1963 | why did the birds obey owasso's words ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | as owasso , with his convoy of birds , passed over , he let fall , directly in the face of the old magician , a capful of gulls ' eggs . they broke and so besmeared his eyes that he could barely see . he jumped up and exclaimed : " it is always so with these thoughtless birds . they never consider where they drop their eggs . " owasso had flown on and reached the lodge in safety , and , excusing himself for the liberty , he killed two or three of the gulls for the sake of their feathers to ornament his son 's head . when the magician arrived , soon after , his grandson came out to meet him , tossing his head about as the feathers danced and struggled with the wind . " where did you get these ? " asked the manito , " and who brought them ? " " my father brought them , " the boy replied . the old magician was quite distressed in his mind that he had not destroyed his son - in - law . he entered his lodge in silence , and set his wits busily at work again to contrive some plan for easing his feelings in that respect . | killed two or three gulls . | how did owasso get feathers to ornament his son's head ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1964 | how did owasso get feathers to ornament his son's head ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | he could not help saying to himself : " what manner of boy is this who is ever escaping from my power ? but his guardian spirit shall not save him . i will entrap him to - morrow . ha , ha , ha ! " he was painfully aware that he had tried two of his charms without effect , and that he had but two more left . he now professed to be more friendly with his son - in - law than ever , and the very next day he said to owasso : " come , my son , you must go with me to procure some young eagles . we will tame them , and have them for pets about the lodge . i have discovered an island where they are in great abundance . " they started on the trip . when , after traversing an immense waste of water , they had reached the island , mishosha led him inland until they came to the foot of a tall pine - tree , upon which the nests were to be found . " now , my son , " said mishosha , " climb up this tree and bring down the birds . i think you will get some fine ones up there . " owasso obeyed . when he had with great difficulty got near the nest , mishosha cried out , addressing himself to the tree , and without much regard to the wishes of owasso : " now stretch yourself up and be very tall . " | for it to stretch itself up and be very tall . | what did mishosha cry out to the tree ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1965 | what did mishosha cry out to the tree ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | the tree , at this bidding , rose up so far that owasso would have imperiled his neck by any attempt to get to the ground . " listen , ye eagles ! " continued mishosha . " you have long expected a gift from me . i now present you this boy , who has had the presumption to climb up where you are to molest your young . stretch forth your claws and seize him . " so saying , the old magician , according to his custom in such cases , turned his back upon owasso . going off in his canoe at a word , he left his son - in - law to shift for himself . but the birds did not seem to be so badly - minded as the old magician had supposed . a very old bald eagle , quite corpulent and large of limb , alighting on a branch just opposite , opened conversation with him by asking what had brought him there . owasso replied that he had not mounted the tree of himself , or out of any disposition to harm his people . his father - in - law , the old magician who had just left them , had sent him up . he was constantly sending him on mischievous errands . in a word , the young man was enlarging at great length upon the character of the wicked manito . he was interrupted by being darted upon by a hungry - eyed bird , with long claws . owasso , not in the least disconcerted , boldly seized this fierce eagle by the neck and dashed it against the rocks , crying out : " thus will i deal with all who come near me . " | asked what had brought owasso there . | what did the old bald eagle do ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1966 | what did the old bald eagle do ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | the old eagle , who appeared to be the head of the tribe , was so pleased with this show of spirit that he immediately appointed two tall birds , uncommonly strong in the wings , to transport owasso to his lodge . they were to take turns in conducting him through the air . owasso expressed many obligations to the old eagle for his kindness , and they forthwith set out . it was a high point from which they started , for the pine - tree had shot far , far up toward the clouds , and they could even descry the enchanted island where the old magician lived , though it was miles and miles away . for this point they steered their flight . in a short time they landed owasso at the door of the lodge . with many compliments for their dispatch , owasso dismissed the birds , and stood ready to greet his wicked father - in - law who now arrived . when he espied his son - in - law still unharmed , mishosha grew very black in the face . he had but a single charm left . | the old eagle . | who appeared to be the head of the tribe ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1967 | who appeared to be the head of the tribe ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | the old eagle , who appeared to be the head of the tribe , was so pleased with this show of spirit that he immediately appointed two tall birds , uncommonly strong in the wings , to transport owasso to his lodge . they were to take turns in conducting him through the air . owasso expressed many obligations to the old eagle for his kindness , and they forthwith set out . it was a high point from which they started , for the pine - tree had shot far , far up toward the clouds , and they could even descry the enchanted island where the old magician lived , though it was miles and miles away . for this point they steered their flight . in a short time they landed owasso at the door of the lodge . with many compliments for their dispatch , owasso dismissed the birds , and stood ready to greet his wicked father - in - law who now arrived . when he espied his son - in - law still unharmed , mishosha grew very black in the face . he had but a single charm left . | owasso stood ready to greet his wicked father - in - law . | what happened after owasso dismissed the birds ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1968 | what happened after owasso dismissed the birds ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | the old eagle , who appeared to be the head of the tribe , was so pleased with this show of spirit that he immediately appointed two tall birds , uncommonly strong in the wings , to transport owasso to his lodge . they were to take turns in conducting him through the air . owasso expressed many obligations to the old eagle for his kindness , and they forthwith set out . it was a high point from which they started , for the pine - tree had shot far , far up toward the clouds , and they could even descry the enchanted island where the old magician lived , though it was miles and miles away . for this point they steered their flight . in a short time they landed owasso at the door of the lodge . with many compliments for their dispatch , owasso dismissed the birds , and stood ready to greet his wicked father - in - law who now arrived . when he espied his son - in - law still unharmed , mishosha grew very black in the face . he had but a single charm left . | his son - in - law was still unharmed . | why did mishosha grow very black in the face ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1969 | why did mishosha grow very black in the face ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | he thought he would ponder deeply how he could employ that to the best advantage . it happened that while he was doing so , one evening , as owasso and his wife were sitting on the banks of the lake , and the soft breeze swept over it , they heard a song , as if sung by some one at a great distance . the sound continued for some time , and then died away in perfect stillness . " oh , it is the voice of sheem , " cried owasso . " it is the voice of my brother ! if i could but only see him ! " and he hung down his head in deep anguish . his wife witnessed his distress , and to comfort him she proposed that they should attempt to make their escape , and carry him succor on the morrow . when the morning came , and the sun shone warmly into the lodge , the wife of owasso offered to comb her father 's hair , with the hope that it would soothe him to sleep . it had that effect . they no sooner saw him in deep slumber than they seized the magic canoe , owasso uttered the charmed words , " chemaun poll ! " and they glided away upon the water without need of oar or sail . | anguish . | how did owasso feel when he heard his brother's voice ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1970 | how did owasso feel when he heard his brother's voice ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | he thought he would ponder deeply how he could employ that to the best advantage . it happened that while he was doing so , one evening , as owasso and his wife were sitting on the banks of the lake , and the soft breeze swept over it , they heard a song , as if sung by some one at a great distance . the sound continued for some time , and then died away in perfect stillness . " oh , it is the voice of sheem , " cried owasso . " it is the voice of my brother ! if i could but only see him ! " and he hung down his head in deep anguish . his wife witnessed his distress , and to comfort him she proposed that they should attempt to make their escape , and carry him succor on the morrow . when the morning came , and the sun shone warmly into the lodge , the wife of owasso offered to comb her father 's hair , with the hope that it would soothe him to sleep . it had that effect . they no sooner saw him in deep slumber than they seized the magic canoe , owasso uttered the charmed words , " chemaun poll ! " and they glided away upon the water without need of oar or sail . | combed his hair . | what did owasso's wife do to soothe her father to sleep ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1971 | what did owasso's wife do to soothe her father to sleep ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | the magician consented . they set out , and arriving at a good ground for their sport , they spent the day in hunting . night coming on , they built themselves a lodge of pine - branches to sleep in . although it was bitterly cold , the young man took off his leggings and moccasins , and hung them up to dry . the old magician did the same , carefully hanging his own in a separate place , and they lay down to sleep . owasso , from a glance he had given , suspected that the magician had a mind to play him a trick . to be ahead of him , he watched an opportunity to get up and change the moccasins and leggings , putting his own in the place of mishosha 's , and depending on the darkness of the lodge to help him through . near daylight , the old magician bestirred himself , as if to rekindle the fire . he slyly reached down a pair of moccasins and leggings with a stick , and thinking they were no other than those of owasso 's , he dropped them into the flames . he cast himself down , and affected to be lost in a heavy sleep . the leather leggings and moccasins soon drew up and were burned . | the magician gave him a glance . | why did owasso think that the magician was going to play a trick on him ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1972 | why did owasso think that the magician was going to play a trick on him ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | the magician consented . they set out , and arriving at a good ground for their sport , they spent the day in hunting . night coming on , they built themselves a lodge of pine - branches to sleep in . although it was bitterly cold , the young man took off his leggings and moccasins , and hung them up to dry . the old magician did the same , carefully hanging his own in a separate place , and they lay down to sleep . owasso , from a glance he had given , suspected that the magician had a mind to play him a trick . to be ahead of him , he watched an opportunity to get up and change the moccasins and leggings , putting his own in the place of mishosha 's , and depending on the darkness of the lodge to help him through . near daylight , the old magician bestirred himself , as if to rekindle the fire . he slyly reached down a pair of moccasins and leggings with a stick , and thinking they were no other than those of owasso 's , he dropped them into the flames . he cast himself down , and affected to be lost in a heavy sleep . the leather leggings and moccasins soon drew up and were burned . | dropped a pair of moccasins and leggings into the flames . | what did the magician do instead of rekindle the fire ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1973 | what did the magician do instead of rekindle the fire ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | instantly jumping up and rubbing his eyes , mishosha cried out : " son - in - law , your moccasins are burning . i know it by the smell . " owasso rose up , deliberately and unconcerned . " no , my friend , " said he , " here are mine , " at the same time taking them down and drawing them on . " it is your moccasins that are burning . " mishosha dropped his head upon his breast . all his tricks were played out -- there was not so much as half a one left to help him out of the sorry plight he was in . " i believe , my grandfather , " added owasso , " that this is the moon in which fire attracts . i fear you must have set your foot and leg garments too near the fire , and they have been drawn in . now let us go forth to the hunt . " the old magician was compelled to follow him , and they pushed out into a great storm of snow , and hail , and wind , which had come on over night . neither the wind , the hail , nor the snow , had the slightest respect for the bare limbs of the old magician , for there was not the least virtue of magic in those parts of old mishosha 's body . after a while they quite stiffened under him , his body became hard , and the hair bristled in the cold wind , so that he looked to owasso -- who turned away from him , leaving the wicked old magician alone to ponder upon his past life . to owasso he looked like a tough old sycamore - tree more than a highly - gifted old magician . | his body became hard , and the hair bristled in the cold wind . | why did mishosha look like an old sycamore-tree ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1974 | why did mishosha look like an old sycamore-tree ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | owasso himself reached home in safety , proof against all kinds of weather , and the magic canoe became the exclusive property of the young man and his wife . during all this part of owasso 's stay at the lodge of mishosha , his sister , whom he had left on the main land with sheem , their younger brother , had labored with good - will to supply the lodge . she knew enough of the arts of the forest to provide their daily food . she watched her little brother , and tended his wants , with all of a good sister 's care . by times she began to be weary of solitude and of her charge . no one came to be a witness of her constancy , or to let fall a single word in her mother - tongue . she could not converse with the birds and beasts about her , and she felt , to the bottom of her heart , that she was alone . in these thoughts she forgot her younger brother . she almost wished him dead ; for it was he alone that kept her from seeking the companionship of others . one day , after collecting all the provisions she had been able to reserve from their daily use , and bringing a supply of wood to the door , she said to her little brother : " my brother , you must not stray from the lodge . i am going to seek our elder brother . i shall be back soon . " | he kept her from weeking the companionship of others . | why did owasso's sister almost wish her younger brother was dead ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1975 | why did owasso's sister almost wish her younger brother was dead ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | she then set the lodge in perfect order , and , taking her bundle , she set off in search of habitations . these she soon found , and in the enjoyment of the pleasures and pastimes of her new acquaintance , she began to think less and less of her little brother , sheem . she accepted proposals of marriage , and from that time she utterly forgot the abandoned boy . as for poor little sheem , he was soon brought to the pinching turn of his fate . as soon as he had eaten all of the food left in the lodge , he was obliged to pick berries , and live off of such roots as he could dig with his slender hands . as he wandered about in search of wherewithal to stay his hunger , he often looked up to heaven , and saw the gray clouds going up and down . and then he looked about upon the wide earth , but he never saw sister nor brother returning from their long delay . at last , even the roots and berries gave out . they were blighted by the frost or hidden out of reach by the snow , for the mid - winter had come on , and poor little sheem was obliged to leave the lodge and wander away in search of food . | wandered about in search of the wherewithal to stay his hunger . | what did sheem do after eating all of the food left in the lodge ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1976 | what did sheem do after eating all of the food left in the lodge ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | she then set the lodge in perfect order , and , taking her bundle , she set off in search of habitations . these she soon found , and in the enjoyment of the pleasures and pastimes of her new acquaintance , she began to think less and less of her little brother , sheem . she accepted proposals of marriage , and from that time she utterly forgot the abandoned boy . as for poor little sheem , he was soon brought to the pinching turn of his fate . as soon as he had eaten all of the food left in the lodge , he was obliged to pick berries , and live off of such roots as he could dig with his slender hands . as he wandered about in search of wherewithal to stay his hunger , he often looked up to heaven , and saw the gray clouds going up and down . and then he looked about upon the wide earth , but he never saw sister nor brother returning from their long delay . at last , even the roots and berries gave out . they were blighted by the frost or hidden out of reach by the snow , for the mid - winter had come on , and poor little sheem was obliged to leave the lodge and wander away in search of food . | she utterly forgot the abandoned boy . | what happened after the sister accepted proposals of marriage ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1977 | what happened after the sister accepted proposals of marriage ? | []
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sheem-the-forsaken-boy | she then set the lodge in perfect order , and , taking her bundle , she set off in search of habitations . these she soon found , and in the enjoyment of the pleasures and pastimes of her new acquaintance , she began to think less and less of her little brother , sheem . she accepted proposals of marriage , and from that time she utterly forgot the abandoned boy . as for poor little sheem , he was soon brought to the pinching turn of his fate . as soon as he had eaten all of the food left in the lodge , he was obliged to pick berries , and live off of such roots as he could dig with his slender hands . as he wandered about in search of wherewithal to stay his hunger , he often looked up to heaven , and saw the gray clouds going up and down . and then he looked about upon the wide earth , but he never saw sister nor brother returning from their long delay . at last , even the roots and berries gave out . they were blighted by the frost or hidden out of reach by the snow , for the mid - winter had come on , and poor little sheem was obliged to leave the lodge and wander away in search of food . | were blighted by the frost . | why did the roots and berries give out ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1978 | why did the roots and berries give out ? | []
| local | causal relationship | explicit |
sheem-the-forsaken-boy | sometimes he was enforced to pass the night in the clefts of old trees or caverns , and to break his fast with the refuse meals of the savage wolves . these at last became his only resource , and he grew to be so little fearful of these animals that he would sit by them while they devoured their meat , and patiently await his share . after a while , the wolves took to little sheem very kindly , and seeming to understand his outcast condition , they would always leave something for him to eat . by and by they began to talk with him , and to inquire into his history . when he told them that he had been forsaken by his brother and his sister , the wolves turned about to each other , lifted up their eyes to heaven , and wondered among themselves , with raised paws , that such a thing should have been . in this way , sheem lived on till the spring , and as soon as the lake was free from ice , he followed his new friends to the shore . | they understood his outcast condition . | why did the wolves always leave sheem something to eat ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1979 | why did the wolves always leave sheem something to eat ? | []
| local | causal relationship | explicit |
sheem-the-forsaken-boy | it happened on the same day , that his elder brother , owasso , was fishing in his magic canoe , a considerable distance out upon the lake . he thought he heard the cries of a child upon the shore . he wondered how any human creature could exist on so bleak and barren a coast . he listened again with all attention , and he heard the cry distinctly repeated . this time it was the well - known cry of his younger brother that reached his ear . he knew too well the secret of his song , as he heard him chaunting mournfully : " my brother ! my brother ! since you left me going in the canoe , a - hee - ee , i am half changed into a wolf , e - wee . i am half changed into a wolf , e - wee . " owasso made for the shore , and as he approached the lament was repeated . the sounds were very distinct , and the voice of wailing was very sorrowful for owasso to listen to . it touched him the more that it died away at the close , into a long - drawn howl , like that of the wolf . | the cries of a child . | what did owasso hear that made him go to shore ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1980 | what did owasso hear that made him go to shore ? | []
| local | action | explicit |
sheem-the-forsaken-boy | in the sand , as he drew closer to the land , he saw the tracks as of that animal fleeing away ; and besides these the prints of human hands . but what were the pity and astonishment that smote owasso to the heart when he espied his poor little brother -- poor little forsaken sheem -- half boy and half wolf , flying along the shore . owasso immediately leaped upon the ground and strove to catch him in his arms , saying soothingly , " my brother ! my brother ! come to me . " but the poor wolf - boy avoided his grasp , crying , as he fled , " neesia , neesia . since you left me going in the canoe , a - he - ee , i am half changed into a wolf , e - wee . i am half changed into a wolf , e - wee ! " and howling between these words of lament . the elder brother , sore at heart , and feeling all of his brotherly affection strongly returning , with renewed anguish , cried out , " my brother ! my brother ! my brother ! " but the nearer he approached to poor sheem , the faster he fled , and the more rapidly the change went on . the boy - wolf by turns singing and howling , and calling out the name , first of his brother and then of his sister , till the change was complete . he leaped upon a bank , and looking back , and casting upon owasso a glance of deep reproach and grief , he exclaimed , " i am a wolf ! " and disappeared in the woods . | he fled faster , and the change went on more rapidly . | what happened to sheem the more his elder brother approached him ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1981 | what happened to sheem the more his elder brother approached him ? | []
| local | outcome resolution | explicit |
sheem-the-forsaken-boy | in the sand , as he drew closer to the land , he saw the tracks as of that animal fleeing away ; and besides these the prints of human hands . but what were the pity and astonishment that smote owasso to the heart when he espied his poor little brother -- poor little forsaken sheem -- half boy and half wolf , flying along the shore . owasso immediately leaped upon the ground and strove to catch him in his arms , saying soothingly , " my brother ! my brother ! come to me . " but the poor wolf - boy avoided his grasp , crying , as he fled , " neesia , neesia . since you left me going in the canoe , a - he - ee , i am half changed into a wolf , e - wee . i am half changed into a wolf , e - wee ! " and howling between these words of lament . the elder brother , sore at heart , and feeling all of his brotherly affection strongly returning , with renewed anguish , cried out , " my brother ! my brother ! my brother ! " but the nearer he approached to poor sheem , the faster he fled , and the more rapidly the change went on . the boy - wolf by turns singing and howling , and calling out the name , first of his brother and then of his sister , till the change was complete . he leaped upon a bank , and looking back , and casting upon owasso a glance of deep reproach and grief , he exclaimed , " i am a wolf ! " and disappeared in the woods . | strove to catch sheem . | what did owasso do when he saw sheem ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1982 | what did owasso do when he saw sheem ? | []
| local | action | explicit |
sheem-the-forsaken-boy | sometimes he was enforced to pass the night in the clefts of old trees or caverns , and to break his fast with the refuse meals of the savage wolves . these at last became his only resource , and he grew to be so little fearful of these animals that he would sit by them while they devoured their meat , and patiently await his share . after a while , the wolves took to little sheem very kindly , and seeming to understand his outcast condition , they would always leave something for him to eat . by and by they began to talk with him , and to inquire into his history . when he told them that he had been forsaken by his brother and his sister , the wolves turned about to each other , lifted up their eyes to heaven , and wondered among themselves , with raised paws , that such a thing should have been . in this way , sheem lived on till the spring , and as soon as the lake was free from ice , he followed his new friends to the shore . it happened on the same day , that his elder brother , owasso , was fishing in his magic canoe , a considerable distance out upon the lake . he thought he heard the cries of a child upon the shore . he wondered how any human creature could exist on so bleak and barren a coast . he listened again with all attention , and he heard the cry distinctly repeated . this time it was the well - known cry of his younger brother that reached his ear . he knew too well the secret of his song , as he heard him chaunting mournfully : " my brother ! my brother ! since you left me going in the canoe , a - hee - ee , i am half changed into a wolf , e - wee . i am half changed into a wolf , e - wee . " owasso made for the shore , and as he approached the lament was repeated . the sounds were very distinct , and the voice of wailing was very sorrowful for owasso to listen to . it touched him the more that it died away at the close , into a long - drawn howl , like that of the wolf . in the sand , as he drew closer to the land , he saw the tracks as of that animal fleeing away ; and besides these the prints of human hands . but what were the pity and astonishment that smote owasso to the heart when he espied his poor little brother -- poor little forsaken sheem -- half boy and half wolf , flying along the shore . owasso immediately leaped upon the ground and strove to catch him in his arms , saying soothingly , " my brother ! my brother ! come to me . " but the poor wolf - boy avoided his grasp , crying , as he fled , " neesia , neesia . since you left me going in the canoe , a - he - ee , i am half changed into a wolf , e - wee . i am half changed into a wolf , e - wee ! " and howling between these words of lament . the elder brother , sore at heart , and feeling all of his brotherly affection strongly returning , with renewed anguish , cried out , " my brother ! my brother ! my brother ! " but the nearer he approached to poor sheem , the faster he fled , and the more rapidly the change went on . the boy - wolf by turns singing and howling , and calling out the name , first of his brother and then of his sister , till the change was complete . he leaped upon a bank , and looking back , and casting upon owasso a glance of deep reproach and grief , he exclaimed , " i am a wolf ! " and disappeared in the woods . | lived with wolves . | why was sheem half-boy and half-wolf ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1983 | why was sheem half-boy and half-wolf ? | []
| summary | causal relationship | implicit |
sheem-the-forsaken-boy | the tree , at this bidding , rose up so far that owasso would have imperiled his neck by any attempt to get to the ground . " listen , ye eagles ! " continued mishosha . " you have long expected a gift from me . i now present you this boy , who has had the presumption to climb up where you are to molest your young . stretch forth your claws and seize him . " so saying , the old magician , according to his custom in such cases , turned his back upon owasso . going off in his canoe at a word , he left his son - in - law to shift for himself . but the birds did not seem to be so badly - minded as the old magician had supposed . a very old bald eagle , quite corpulent and large of limb , alighting on a branch just opposite , opened conversation with him by asking what had brought him there . owasso replied that he had not mounted the tree of himself , or out of any disposition to harm his people . his father - in - law , the old magician who had just left them , had sent him up . he was constantly sending him on mischievous errands . in a word , the young man was enlarging at great length upon the character of the wicked manito . he was interrupted by being darted upon by a hungry - eyed bird , with long claws . owasso , not in the least disconcerted , boldly seized this fierce eagle by the neck and dashed it against the rocks , crying out : " thus will i deal with all who come near me . " the old eagle , who appeared to be the head of the tribe , was so pleased with this show of spirit that he immediately appointed two tall birds , uncommonly strong in the wings , to transport owasso to his lodge . they were to take turns in conducting him through the air . owasso expressed many obligations to the old eagle for his kindness , and they forthwith set out . it was a high point from which they started , for the pine - tree had shot far , far up toward the clouds , and they could even descry the enchanted island where the old magician lived , though it was miles and miles away . for this point they steered their flight . in a short time they landed owasso at the door of the lodge . with many compliments for their dispatch , owasso dismissed the birds , and stood ready to greet his wicked father - in - law who now arrived . when he espied his son - in - law still unharmed , mishosha grew very black in the face . he had but a single charm left . | thankful . | how will owasso feel when the old eagle helps him ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1984 | how will owasso feel when the old eagle helps him ? | []
| summary | prediction | implicit |
sheem-the-forsaken-boy | he spoke no more , and as the sun fell out of view the light had gone from his face . the family stood still , as if they expected to hear something further . but when they came to his side and called him by name , his spirit did not answer . it was in another world . the mother and daughter lamented aloud , but the elder son clothed himself in silence , as though it had been a mantle . he took his course as though nothing had occurred . he exerted himself to supply , with his bow and net , the wants of the little household , but he never made mention of his father . five moons had filled and waned , and the sixth was near its full , when the mother also died . in her last moments she pressed the fulfillment of their father 's wish . | he died . | why did the man speak no further ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1985 | why did the man speak no further ? | []
| local | causal relationship | explicit |
sheem-the-forsaken-boy | now in this lake there happened to harbor a wicked old manito , mishosha by name , who looked at the brothers as they played . he was vastly pleased with their nimbleness and beauty . he thought to himself , what shall i do to get these lads to accompany me ? one of them shall hit the ball sideways , and it shall fall into my canoe . it so happened , and it somehow seemed as if owasso , the elder brother , had purposely given it that direction . when owasso saw the old man , he professed to be greatly surprised . as was the other , sheem by name , in truth , for he had not noticed the old manito before . " bring the ball to us , " they both cried out . " come to the shore . " " no , " answered the old magician . he , however , came near enough for either of them to wade out to him . " come , come , " he said . " come and get your ball . " they insisted that he should come ashore , but he sturdily declined to oblige them . " very well , " said owasso , " i will go and get it . " and he ran into the water . " hand it to me , " he said , when he had approached near enough to receive it . " ha ! " answered the manito , " reach over and get it yourself . " owasso was about to grasp the ball , when the old magician suddenly seized him and pushed him into the boat . " my grandfather , " said owasso , " pray take my little brother also . alone i can not go with you . he will starve if i leave him . " mishosha only laughed at him . then uttering the charmed words , " chemaun poll ! " and giving his canoe a slap , it glided through the water , without further help , with the swiftness of an arrow . in a short time they reached the magician 's lodge , which stood upon the further shore , a little distance back from the lake . the two daughters of mishosha were seated within . " my daughter , " he said to his eldest , as they entered the lodge , " i have brought you a husband . " | owasso cared for his brother even though he was in danger . | why did the manito laugh at owasso ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1986 | why did the manito laugh at owasso ? | []
| summary | causal relationship | implicit |
sheem-the-forsaken-boy | the young woman smiled . owasso was a comely youth to look upon . the magician told him to take his seat near her . by this act the marriage ceremony was completed , and owasso and the magician 's daughter were man and wife . in the course of time they had born to them a son . but no sooner was owasso in the family than the old manito wished him out of the way . he went about in his own wicked fashion to compass it . one day he asked his son - in - law to go out a - fishing with him . they started without delay . the magician had only to speak , and off went the canoe . they reached a solitary bay in an island , a very dark , lonely , and out - of - the - way place . the manito advised owasso to spear a large sturgeon which came alongside , and with its great glassy eye turned up , seemed to recognize the magician . owasso rose in the boat to dart his spear , and by speaking that moment to his canoe , mishosha shot forward and hurled his son - in - law headlong into the water . leaving him to struggle for himself , he was soon out of sight . | happy . | how will the oldest daughter feel about owasso being her husband ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1987 | how will the oldest daughter feel about owasso being her husband ? | []
| local | prediction | implicit |
sheem-the-forsaken-boy | he replied , " my father brought it . " the magician began to feel uneasy , for he found that he had been outwitted . he , however , put on a grave face , and entering the lodge , acted as if nothing unusual had happened . some days after this , mishosha again requested his son - in - law to accompany him . owasso , without hesitation , said " yes ! " they went out , and , in a rapid passage , they arrived at a solitary island , which was no more than a heap of high and craggy rocks . the magician said to owasso , " go on shore , my son , and pick up all the gulls ' eggs you can find . " the rocks were strewn with eggs , and the air resounded with the cry of the birds as they saw them gathered up by owasso . the old magician took the opportunity to speak to the gulls . " i have long wished , " he said , " to offer you something . i now give you this young man for food . " he then uttered the charm to his canoe , and it shot out of sight , leaving owasso to make his peace the best way he could . | to get rid of owasso . | why did the manito take owasso to a solitary island ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1988 | why did the manito take owasso to a solitary island ? | []
| local | causal relationship | implicit |
sheem-the-forsaken-boy | as owasso , with his convoy of birds , passed over , he let fall , directly in the face of the old magician , a capful of gulls ' eggs . they broke and so besmeared his eyes that he could barely see . he jumped up and exclaimed : " it is always so with these thoughtless birds . they never consider where they drop their eggs . " owasso had flown on and reached the lodge in safety , and , excusing himself for the liberty , he killed two or three of the gulls for the sake of their feathers to ornament his son 's head . when the magician arrived , soon after , his grandson came out to meet him , tossing his head about as the feathers danced and struggled with the wind . " where did you get these ? " asked the manito , " and who brought them ? " " my father brought them , " the boy replied . the old magician was quite distressed in his mind that he had not destroyed his son - in - law . he entered his lodge in silence , and set his wits busily at work again to contrive some plan for easing his feelings in that respect . | shocked . | how will the manito feel seeing owasso ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1989 | how will the manito feel seeing owasso ? | []
| local | prediction | implicit |
sheem-the-forsaken-boy | he thought he would ponder deeply how he could employ that to the best advantage . it happened that while he was doing so , one evening , as owasso and his wife were sitting on the banks of the lake , and the soft breeze swept over it , they heard a song , as if sung by some one at a great distance . the sound continued for some time , and then died away in perfect stillness . " oh , it is the voice of sheem , " cried owasso . " it is the voice of my brother ! if i could but only see him ! " and he hung down his head in deep anguish . his wife witnessed his distress , and to comfort him she proposed that they should attempt to make their escape , and carry him succor on the morrow . when the morning came , and the sun shone warmly into the lodge , the wife of owasso offered to comb her father 's hair , with the hope that it would soothe him to sleep . it had that effect . they no sooner saw him in deep slumber than they seized the magic canoe , owasso uttered the charmed words , " chemaun poll ! " and they glided away upon the water without need of oar or sail . | to make owasso happy . | why did owasso's wife propose they should attempt to make their escape ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1990 | why did owasso's wife propose they should attempt to make their escape ? | []
| local | causal relationship | implicit |
sheem-the-forsaken-boy | he thought he would ponder deeply how he could employ that to the best advantage . it happened that while he was doing so , one evening , as owasso and his wife were sitting on the banks of the lake , and the soft breeze swept over it , they heard a song , as if sung by some one at a great distance . the sound continued for some time , and then died away in perfect stillness . " oh , it is the voice of sheem , " cried owasso . " it is the voice of my brother ! if i could but only see him ! " and he hung down his head in deep anguish . his wife witnessed his distress , and to comfort him she proposed that they should attempt to make their escape , and carry him succor on the morrow . when the morning came , and the sun shone warmly into the lodge , the wife of owasso offered to comb her father 's hair , with the hope that it would soothe him to sleep . it had that effect . they no sooner saw him in deep slumber than they seized the magic canoe , owasso uttered the charmed words , " chemaun poll ! " and they glided away upon the water without need of oar or sail . | surprised . | how will owasso feel when his wife encourages him to escape ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1991 | how will owasso feel when his wife encourages him to escape ? | []
| local | prediction | implicit |
sheem-the-forsaken-boy | sometimes he was enforced to pass the night in the clefts of old trees or caverns , and to break his fast with the refuse meals of the savage wolves . these at last became his only resource , and he grew to be so little fearful of these animals that he would sit by them while they devoured their meat , and patiently await his share . after a while , the wolves took to little sheem very kindly , and seeming to understand his outcast condition , they would always leave something for him to eat . by and by they began to talk with him , and to inquire into his history . when he told them that he had been forsaken by his brother and his sister , the wolves turned about to each other , lifted up their eyes to heaven , and wondered among themselves , with raised paws , that such a thing should have been . in this way , sheem lived on till the spring , and as soon as the lake was free from ice , he followed his new friends to the shore . | got lost in the forest . | how did sheem grow to be so little fearful of the animals ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1992 | how did sheem grow to be so little fearful of the animals ? | []
| local | action | implicit |
sheem-the-forsaken-boy | sometimes he was enforced to pass the night in the clefts of old trees or caverns , and to break his fast with the refuse meals of the savage wolves . these at last became his only resource , and he grew to be so little fearful of these animals that he would sit by them while they devoured their meat , and patiently await his share . after a while , the wolves took to little sheem very kindly , and seeming to understand his outcast condition , they would always leave something for him to eat . by and by they began to talk with him , and to inquire into his history . when he told them that he had been forsaken by his brother and his sister , the wolves turned about to each other , lifted up their eyes to heaven , and wondered among themselves , with raised paws , that such a thing should have been . in this way , sheem lived on till the spring , and as soon as the lake was free from ice , he followed his new friends to the shore . it happened on the same day , that his elder brother , owasso , was fishing in his magic canoe , a considerable distance out upon the lake . he thought he heard the cries of a child upon the shore . he wondered how any human creature could exist on so bleak and barren a coast . he listened again with all attention , and he heard the cry distinctly repeated . this time it was the well - known cry of his younger brother that reached his ear . he knew too well the secret of his song , as he heard him chaunting mournfully : " my brother ! my brother ! since you left me going in the canoe , a - hee - ee , i am half changed into a wolf , e - wee . i am half changed into a wolf , e - wee . " owasso made for the shore , and as he approached the lament was repeated . the sounds were very distinct , and the voice of wailing was very sorrowful for owasso to listen to . it touched him the more that it died away at the close , into a long - drawn howl , like that of the wolf . | was adopted into the wolves ' family . | what happened to sheem after he met the wolves ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1993 | what happened to sheem after he met the wolves ? | []
| summary | outcome resolution | implicit |
sheem-the-forsaken-boy | he replied , " my father brought it . " the magician began to feel uneasy , for he found that he had been outwitted . he , however , put on a grave face , and entering the lodge , acted as if nothing unusual had happened . some days after this , mishosha again requested his son - in - law to accompany him . owasso , without hesitation , said " yes ! " they went out , and , in a rapid passage , they arrived at a solitary island , which was no more than a heap of high and craggy rocks . the magician said to owasso , " go on shore , my son , and pick up all the gulls ' eggs you can find . " the rocks were strewn with eggs , and the air resounded with the cry of the birds as they saw them gathered up by owasso . the old magician took the opportunity to speak to the gulls . " i have long wished , " he said , " to offer you something . i now give you this young man for food . " he then uttered the charm to his canoe , and it shot out of sight , leaving owasso to make his peace the best way he could . the gulls flew in immense numbers around him , and were ready to devour him . owasso did not lose his presence of mind , but he addressed them and said : " gulls , you know you were not formed to eat human flesh , nor was man made to be the prey of birds . obey my words . fly close together , a sufficient number of you , and carry me on your backs to the magician 's lodge . " they listened attentively to what he said , and seeing nothing unreasonable in his request , they obeyed him . owasso soon found himself sailing through the air swiftly homeward . meanwhile , it appears that the old magician had fallen asleep and allowed his canoe to come to a stand - still . owasso , in his flight over the lake , saw him lying on his back in the boat , taking a nap , which was quite natural , as the day was very soft and balmy . | did not want to upset her . | why does owasso not tell his wife that her father tried to get rid of him ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1994 | why does owasso not tell his wife that her father tried to get rid of him ? | []
| summary | causal relationship | implicit |
sheem-the-forsaken-boy | sometimes he was enforced to pass the night in the clefts of old trees or caverns , and to break his fast with the refuse meals of the savage wolves . these at last became his only resource , and he grew to be so little fearful of these animals that he would sit by them while they devoured their meat , and patiently await his share . after a while , the wolves took to little sheem very kindly , and seeming to understand his outcast condition , they would always leave something for him to eat . by and by they began to talk with him , and to inquire into his history . when he told them that he had been forsaken by his brother and his sister , the wolves turned about to each other , lifted up their eyes to heaven , and wondered among themselves , with raised paws , that such a thing should have been . in this way , sheem lived on till the spring , and as soon as the lake was free from ice , he followed his new friends to the shore . it happened on the same day , that his elder brother , owasso , was fishing in his magic canoe , a considerable distance out upon the lake . he thought he heard the cries of a child upon the shore . he wondered how any human creature could exist on so bleak and barren a coast . he listened again with all attention , and he heard the cry distinctly repeated . this time it was the well - known cry of his younger brother that reached his ear . he knew too well the secret of his song , as he heard him chaunting mournfully : " my brother ! my brother ! since you left me going in the canoe , a - hee - ee , i am half changed into a wolf , e - wee . i am half changed into a wolf , e - wee . " owasso made for the shore , and as he approached the lament was repeated . the sounds were very distinct , and the voice of wailing was very sorrowful for owasso to listen to . it touched him the more that it died away at the close , into a long - drawn howl , like that of the wolf . | it was not human - like . | why did sheem's wail touch owasso ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1995 | why did sheem's wail touch owasso ? | []
| summary | causal relationship | implicit |
sheem-the-forsaken-boy | he cast his eyes upon his wife , and continued : " for you , my partner in life , i have less sorrow , because i am persuaded you will not remain long behind me . but you , my children ! my poor and forsaken children , who have just begun the career of life , who will shelter you from calamity ? listen to my words . unkindness , ingratitude , and every wickedness , are in the scene before you . it was for this that years ago i withdrew from my kindred and my tribe to spend my days in this lonely spot . i have contented myself with the company of your mother and yourselves , during seasons of very frequent scarcity and want . your kindred , feasting in plenty , have caused the forests to echo with the shouts of successful war . i gave up these things for the enjoyment of peace . i wished to hide you away from the bad examples which would have spoiled your innocence . i have seen you , thus far , grow up in purity of heart . if we have sometimes suffered bodily want , we have escaped pain of mind . we have not been compelled to look on or to take a part with the red hand in scenes of rioting and bloodshed . my path now stops . i have arrived at the brink of the world . i will shut my eyes in peace if you , my children , will promise me to cherish each other . let not your mother suffer during the few days that are left to her . i charge you , on no account , to forsake your younger brother . of him i give you both my dying command to have a tender care . " it happened on the same day , that his elder brother , owasso , was fishing in his magic canoe , a considerable distance out upon the lake . he thought he heard the cries of a child upon the shore . he wondered how any human creature could exist on so bleak and barren a coast . he listened again with all attention , and he heard the cry distinctly repeated . this time it was the well - known cry of his younger brother that reached his ear . he knew too well the secret of his song , as he heard him chaunting mournfully : " my brother ! my brother ! since you left me going in the canoe , a - hee - ee , i am half changed into a wolf , e - wee . i am half changed into a wolf , e - wee . " owasso made for the shore , and as he approached the lament was repeated . the sounds were very distinct , and the voice of wailing was very sorrowful for owasso to listen to . it touched him the more that it died away at the close , into a long - drawn howl , like that of the wolf . | ashamed . | how will the father feel knowing that his son and daughter have forsaken the young boy ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1996 | how will the father feel knowing that his son and daughter have forsaken the young boy ? | []
| summary | prediction | implicit |
the-winter-spirit-and-his-visitor | an old man was sitting alone in his lodge by the side of a frozen stream . it was the close of winter , and his fire was almost out . he appeared very old and very desolate . his locks were white with age , and he trembled in every joint . day after day passed in solitude , and he heard nothing but the sounds of the tempest , sweeping before it the new - fallen snow . one day as his fire was just dying , a handsome young man approached and entered his dwelling . his cheeks were red with the blood of youth ; his eyes sparkled with life , and a smile played upon his lips . he walked with a light and quick step . his forehead was bound with a wreath of sweet grass , in place of the warrior 's frontlet , and he carried a bunch of flowers in his hand . " ah ! my son , " said the old man , " i am happy to see you . come in . come , tell me of your adventures , and what strange lands you have been to see . let us pass the night together . i will tell you of my prowess and exploits , and what i can perform . you shall do the same , and we will amuse ourselves . " | very old and very desolate . | how did the old man appear ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1997 | how did the old man appear ? | []
| local | character | explicit |
the-winter-spirit-and-his-visitor | an old man was sitting alone in his lodge by the side of a frozen stream . it was the close of winter , and his fire was almost out . he appeared very old and very desolate . his locks were white with age , and he trembled in every joint . day after day passed in solitude , and he heard nothing but the sounds of the tempest , sweeping before it the new - fallen snow . one day as his fire was just dying , a handsome young man approached and entered his dwelling . his cheeks were red with the blood of youth ; his eyes sparkled with life , and a smile played upon his lips . he walked with a light and quick step . his forehead was bound with a wreath of sweet grass , in place of the warrior 's frontlet , and he carried a bunch of flowers in his hand . " ah ! my son , " said the old man , " i am happy to see you . come in . come , tell me of your adventures , and what strange lands you have been to see . let us pass the night together . i will tell you of my prowess and exploits , and what i can perform . you shall do the same , and we will amuse ourselves . " | in his lodge by the side of a frozen stream . | where was the old man sitting ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1998 | where was the old man sitting ? | []
| local | setting | explicit |
the-winter-spirit-and-his-visitor | an old man was sitting alone in his lodge by the side of a frozen stream . it was the close of winter , and his fire was almost out . he appeared very old and very desolate . his locks were white with age , and he trembled in every joint . day after day passed in solitude , and he heard nothing but the sounds of the tempest , sweeping before it the new - fallen snow . one day as his fire was just dying , a handsome young man approached and entered his dwelling . his cheeks were red with the blood of youth ; his eyes sparkled with life , and a smile played upon his lips . he walked with a light and quick step . his forehead was bound with a wreath of sweet grass , in place of the warrior 's frontlet , and he carried a bunch of flowers in his hand . " ah ! my son , " said the old man , " i am happy to see you . come in . come , tell me of your adventures , and what strange lands you have been to see . let us pass the night together . i will tell you of my prowess and exploits , and what i can perform . you shall do the same , and we will amuse ourselves . " | the sounds of the tempest , sweeping before it the new - fallen snow . | what did the old man hear day after day ? | GEM-FairytaleQA-train-1999 | what did the old man hear day after day ? | []
| local | action | explicit |
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