l promise, whereuponthe child fell asleep again and slept for three daysand three nights. But when he woke up he was as naughty asbefore, and for a third time the nurse-maidens hadto call in the help of the Little Father. When the Tsarevich awoke the third time he stoodupon his cradle and said,… … Bless me, Little Father, for I am going to my wedding PEERLESS BEAUTY 293 and if you will not give me your blessing I fearI must marry without it. Well, well, said the Tsar, may all good gowith you. Then he was not in the least surprisedto see his son step down from the cradle a full-grownyouth of…
Folklore -- Russia · Fairy tales
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