These seven humorous sketches revolve around the almost legendary figure of Leopold I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau. May captivatingly and wittily recounts the story of the strange prince, who, although a rough and uncouth man, was also a good-natured and just father figure to his people. The volume includes the following tales: 1.) The Scissor Grinder; 2.) A Prince-Marshal as a Baker; 3.) The Plum Thief; 4.) Prince and Hurdy-Gurdy Player; 5.) Three Field Marshals; 6.) Pandur and Grenadier; 7.) Soul Seller; Afterword; A Study Trip of Karl May (1898) by Kantor Fr. Hinnrichs; Map Sketch for the Stories. The present tales are set in the first half of the 18th century. The title is available as an ebook.