Jason's bare foot. But, as he was naturally a
bold and hard-hearted man, he soon took cour-
age, and began to consider in what way he might
rid himself of this terrible one-sandalled stranger.

"My good young man," said King Pelias, tak
ing the softest tone imaginable, in order to throw
Jason off his guard, "you are excessively wel-
come to my kingdom. Judging by your dress,
you must have travelled a long distance; for it
is not the fashion to wear leopard skins in this
part of the world. Pray what may I call your
name? and where did you receive your educa-
tion?"

"My name is Jason," answered the young
stranger. "Ever since my infancy, I have dwelt
in the cave of Chiron the Centaur. He was my
instructor, and taught me music, and horseman-
ship, and how to cure wounds, and likewise how
to inflict wounds with my weapons!"

"I have heard of Chiron the schoolmaster,"
replied King Pelias, "and how that there is an
immense deal of learning and wisdom in his
head, although it happens to be set on a horse's
body. It gives me great delight to see one of
his scholars at my court. But, to test how much

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