The Golden mermaid, and other stories from the fairy books (1906)
Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912, Ford, Henry J · London : Longmans, Green · leaf 17
l means, said the Emperor; andhe himself led his guest down to the dungeonwhere the unfortunate Prince was kept prisoner.When the Emperor stepped out of the cell withthe King, the latter turned to him and said,*Most mighty Emperor, I have been muchdisappointed. I had thought to find a… … task, under pain of death. If he did it so muchthe better for you, and if he didnt, matters THE GOLDEN MERMAID 15 would just be as they are now and he could stillbe hanged. Your counsel, said the Emperor,* is excellent, and, as it happens, Ive got the verything for him to do. My nearest neighbour,…
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