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At the same time three ravens flew down to him, perched

themselves upon his knee, and said: 'We are the three young

ravens whom you saved from starving; when we had grown big, and

heard that you were seeking the Golden Apple, we flew over the

sea to the end of the world, where the Tree of Life stands, and

have brought you the apple.' The youth, full of joy, set out

homewards, and took the Golden Apple to the king's beautiful

daughter, who had now no more excuses left to make. They cut the

Apple of Life in two and ate it together; and then her heart

became full of love for him, and they lived in undisturbed

happiness to a great age.

THE WOLF AND THE SEVEN LITTLE KIDS