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Now all is over: you have learnt wisdom, and it is time to hold

our marriage feast.'

Then the chamberlains came and brought her the most beautiful

robes; and her father and his whole court were there already, and

welcomed her home on her marriage. Joy was in every face and

every heart. The feast was grand; they danced and sang; all were

merry; and I only wish that you and I had been of the party.

IRON HANS