Strona 607 z 626

Then he got hold of the fur and tore it off, and her golden hair

and beautiful form were seen, and she could no longer hide

herself: so she washed the soot and ashes from her face, and

showed herself to be the most beautiful princess upon the face of

the earth. But the king said, 'You are my beloved bride, and we

will never more be parted from each other.' And the wedding feast

was held, and a merry day it was, as ever was heard of or seen in

that country, or indeed in any other.

SNOW-WHITE AND ROSE-RED