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You had better say nothing about this to our father, for he does

not believe a word you say; and if you tell tales, you shall lose

your life into the bargain: but be quiet, and we will let you

off.'

The old king was still very angry with his youngest son, and

thought that he really meant to have taken away his life; so he

called his court together, and asked what should be done, and all

agreed that he ought to be put to death. The prince knew nothing

of what was going on, till one day, when the king's chief

huntsmen went a-hunting with him, and they were alone in the wood

together, the huntsman looked so sorrowful that the prince said,

'My friend, what is the matter with you?' 'I cannot and dare not

tell you,' said he.