Princess Splendor : the wood-cutter's daughter (1889)
Miller, E. Rothesay · Tokyo : Kobunsha · leaf 134
The princess said sadly, If you wish I will try, but I know that Ishall die. No, no, said her father, I willgo and tell the Mikado, that you can notcomply with his wishes; and hastened tothe palace. The Mikado did not believe in the princess*fading away any more than Taketori did, butafter thinking… … ..
Fairy tales -- Japan
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