Grimm, Jacob, 1785-1863, Grimm, Wilhelm, 1786-1859, Rackham, Arthur, 1867-1939, ill · New York : Doubleday, Page · leaf 221
, Whyshould I shed his innocent blood, when he has never done harmto any creature in his life ? The Cook again said, If you do not obey me, you will loseyour own life. When he had gone away, she ordered a young hind to bebrought and killed ; then she cut out its heart and its tongue,and put them on… … The scullions brought live coals, which he had to eat till theflames poured out of his mouth. The Maiden gave him the dish ; but the Prince threw offthe coverings, and said, You old sinner, why did you wantto kill me ? Now hear your sentence. You shall be turnedinto a black Poodle, with a gold…
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