his courage had already grown so great that he obeyed the order. the stone began to give way under his feet, and sank slowly down into the depths. when it was once more firm, and the tailor looked round, he found himself in a hall which in size resembled the former. here, however, there was more to look at and to admire. hollow places were cut in the walls, in which stood vases of transparent glass which were filled with colored spirit or with a bluish vapour. on the floor of the hall two great glass chests stood opposite to each other, which at once excited his curiosity. when he went to one of them he saw inside it a handsome structure like a castle surrounded by farm-buildings, stables and barns, and a quantity of other good things. everything was small, but exceedingly carefully and delicately made, and seemed to be cut out by a dexterous hand with the greatest exactitude.