The Griffon and the Minor Canon

The Griffin and the Minor Canon by Frank Stockton (1834-1902) was a story Bryony might have read growing up under the minister's care. The town church boasted a terrifying stone carving of a Griffin. When a Griffin living in the wild, who has also never seen his reflection, comes to view the statue, the town goes into frenzy.

Minor Canon was sent to call on the Griffin and couldn't seem to part with him once met. The higher priests in the church had fled upon the Griffin's arrival leaving Minor Canon to deal with the unpleasant situation. What happens after is surprising. Read it for free here: http://www.classicshorts.com/stories/griffin.html

Sarah Stegall

The Lady or the Tiger?

Frank R. Stockton tells the story of a semi-barbaric king with an unusual means of delivering punishment. The offender stands before two doors. Behind one is a savage, hungry tiger. Behind another is a beautiful woman and the trappings for a lavish wedding celebration. All the offender must do is choose.

Now, it so happened that the king's daughter fell in love with someone who was not royalty. Of course, the pair was found out, and the date for retribution was appointed. The princess, also semi-barbaric, knew what was behind each door. She also knew that her lover expected her to indicate what door he should choose, which she does.

So, what comes out? Read online to find out.