238 GLOOSCAP AND OTHER STORIES "Do you wish to rescue your brother from the evil spirit who has carried him off?" the stranger asked. "Yes," answered the child, "I wish very much to rescue him." "Then," said the stranger, "when you are ready to go, I will help you." The next morning, when the child went out, the stranger met him and said: "Are you ready for your journey?" "Yes, I am all ready to start," the boy answered. Then the stranger gave him a tiny horse-whip, saying: "Hide this whip in your clothes, and do not let anyone know that you have it. When the proper time comes, you will know what to do with it." Then he pointed out the road the child must travel over. "Do you see in the distance there, the road that passes through a cloud?" he asked. "That is the road you are to take. When you have passed through the cloud you will come to a large house. You will meet the owner, and he will ask you what you want. Tell him that you are looking for work. He will tell you that if you can take care of horses, he will give you work. Tell him you can, and accept the place. While you arc taking care of the horses, one of them will speak to you, and tell you that he is your brother, and he will ask