He began his own tale with the traditional opening words and cadence of such a history.

With eyes that turned from one man to the other, Markin began his tale.

But I could hardly believe my ears when she began her tale.

The visitor sat down near the hammock and began his tale.

With these words Rose began her tale in the good old fashion.

She reached up and kissed him on the eyes before he began his tale.

Jaelithe began her tale, the one she had set in mind before this meeting.

They were a species of Troll, he explained in beginning his tale.

It revived him somewhat, and he prepared to begin his tale.

When everyone had found a place, he began his tale.