![]() ![]() #The frogs who wished for a king fullOn each side walked aĬat dressed in black, and behind came a great number of cats, some carrying cages full of rats, and others mouse-traps filled with mice. It was covered with a long black veil, and was not more than a foot high. Just then he looked up and saw a small figure coming toward him. Two plates were on the table, and the Prince wondered who was to eat with him. Here a table was set with rich andĭainty food. When he was dressed, they led him out of the chamber to a grand hall. Now the Prince was fresh and warm, and the Hands gave him a princely suit of clothes. They brought a bowl with perfumed water in it, and washed his face and hands. Upon a stand, and began to comb and brush his hair gently. They took away his wet clothes, and brought him new fine linen, and a warm wrapper in which he sat before the fire. Finally the Hands drew a chair near a fire, and Each room was more splendid than the last. The Hands with the torches led him through one door after another, into one room after another. Then he felt himself gently pushed from behind, so he walked on into the palace. He saw nobody, but he saw twelve Hands in the air, each holding a torch. He pulled the deer’s foot and heard a bell ring. Wondered that thieves had not long ago stolen the diamonds and the sapphires. He was greatly astonished, for he saw no one, and he It was hung at the end of a chain of diamonds, and was plainly a bell-pull. The Prince saw a deer’s foot hanging by the side of the door. These paintings showed the adventures of all the fairies from the beginning of the world. The walls of the palace were of fine china, and there The door to the palace was of gold, studded with sapphires, and these shone with a bright light. ![]() It, and soon was in front of a fine palace. He groped about and saw a light in the distance. There were thunder and lightning, and he lost his way. He bought one, and then, when he found a handsomer dog, he bought thatĪt last he found himself in a wood. He went from town to town looking for handsome dogs. Now, we will see what happened to the youngest of the three brothers. But they agreed to meet again at the palace at the end of the year. There they had something to eat, and then set off on separate roads. Went off together to an old palace three miles away. They bade him good-by, and promised to come back in a year. The princes were much surprised at the fancy of their father to have a little dog, but they all agreed to do as he had asked. Now, the one of you who brings me the most perfect little dog shall be king in my stead.” Something to amuse me when I am no longer king. ![]() It is right that I should make one of you king in my stead. “My dear sons, you must see that I am growing old, and cannot attend to state affairs as I once used to. This was not at all true, but the King believed it, and made a plan to get them out of the way. Some persons about the court, however, made him believe that these sons were eager to have him die, becauseĮach wanted to be king. A King had three sons, handsome, brave, and generous. ![]()
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