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Just something from Samovar, that you may not have heard:  The Candlemaker    He plied his trade in the village, and gathered wax, from the bees, and plants, not forgetting the fat of animals, used for those candles of the lowest price. Whether beeswax or bayberry, tallow or cinnamon, the man was widely acknowledged a master. Walking the path to his workshop, among the trees and bushes which he had cultivated, he would note them all. He could make simple votive candles, in large numbers, while tempering other wax for sculptures, and even casting. He had a secret method for making wax from tar pitch, which was very desirable, but had to be expensive, due to the work involved. His candles sold for prices which rivaled precious metals, if they were the most decorative, scented, carved, and layered examples. He even had a method of putting the most volatile wax in the center of the candle, to extend its life, scent and appearance. They were all works of art, but some were simple, and s