a small whip and said, “whip with it and crack it, and then as much gold will spring up round about as you can wish for; then you can live like great lords, keep horses, and drive your carriages, but when the seven years have come to an end, you are my property.” then he put before them a book which they were all three forced to sign. “i will, however, then set you a riddle,” said he, “and if you can guess that, you shall be free, and released from my power.” then the dragon flew away from them, and they went away with their whip, had gold in 