The Wizard. Колдун.

Глава 1The Wizard.Tarbet was a true wizard. And, as one would expect of a real wizard, he lived in a tower on the outskirts of town. Around the tower were a barn, sheds, a bathhouse, and a house—but who cares about such details? Since a wizard is supposed to live in a tower, that's where he lives. Even if he occasionally spends nights in his house, Tarbet rarely left his laboratory.Minka was scared to approach the tower of the terrible black wizard. But what of it? He's not a coward! And he's not afraid of any magic! Minka proudly declared. They, a whole gang, were peeking from behind the corner—thinking he’d run away before even reaching the tower. But Minka would go, because he was brave.The boy, trembling, stopped at the gate. He nervously looked back at his friends, whose curious noses were already sticking out from behind not only the corner but also from the bushes.…