was set with shining jewels. likewise it was much higher than the other chairs, and a footstool of gold was before it. it was the seat, however, on which the lord sat when he was at home, and from which he could see all that happened on earth. the tailor stood still, and looked at the seat for a long time, for it pleased him better than all else. at last he could master his curiosity no longer, and climbed up and seated himself in the chair. then he saw everything which was happening on earth, and observed an ugly old woman who was standing washing by the side of 