He likewise came to the two inns, and at the
window of the noisy one his brother stood entreating him to come in.
This he could not resist, so he went in, and began to live a life of
pleasure only.
Again a long time passed by without any news, so the youngest Prince
wished to try his luck, but his father would not hear of it. At last,
for the sake of peace, the King was obliged to consent, for he had no
rest as long as he refused. The fox was again sitting at the edge of
the forest, and once more it begged for its own life and gave its good
advice. The youth was good-hearted, and said:
"Have no fear, little fox; I will not do thee any harm."
"Thou wilt never repent of thy good nature," replied the fox, "and in
order that thou mayest travel more quickly, get up behind on my tail."
Scarcely had the youth seated himself, when away went the fox over
hill and dale, so fast that the Prince's hair whistled in the wind.
When they came to the village, the youth dismounted, and following the
fox's advice, he turned at once into the shabby-looking inn, where he
slept peacefully through the night. The next morning, when the Prince
went into the fields, the fox was already there, and said:
"I will tell thee what further thou must do.
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