Page 488 of 626

But the prince begged very hard, and said, 'Only tell me what it

is, and do not think I shall be angry, for I will forgive you.'

'Alas!' said the huntsman; 'the king has ordered me to shoot

you.' The prince started at this, and said, 'Let me live, and I

will change dresses with you; you shall take my royal coat to

show to my father, and do you give me your shabby one.' 'With all

my heart,' said the huntsman; 'I am sure I shall be glad to save

you, for I could not have shot you.' Then he took the prince's

coat, and gave him the shabby one, and went away through the

wood.