"Did
he not perform every task I required, even that of getting for me the
water whereby I shall never grow old?"
The Princess's grief only made the King more jealous, but he
determined to make use of this wonderful water of which she had
told. It so happened that one of the Princess's ladies had broken the
crystal flask and spilled all of the water. Not daring to confess,
she put another in its place that exactly resembled it in appearance.
This, however, contained a deadly poison. When the King bathed his
face with it, he fell into a sleep from which he never awoke.
There was great confusion in the palace when the King was found dead.
Frisk ran immediately to Charming and told him the news. In a short
time Goldilocks also appeared, unlocked his chains, and set him free.
"You shall be my husband," said she, "and I will make you King."
Charming fell at her feet and expressed his gratitude and joy. They
were married soon afterward, and they reigned together for many happy
years.
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TOADS AND DIAMONDS
A bad-tempered widow had two daughters. The eldest was like her
mother, both in feature and disposition, while the youngest resembled
her father.
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