The Magic Ring · page 31 2 3201Then Martin summoned the twelve youths, spoke to them, saying, ‘Build up my castle again, and join it to the King’s Palace with a crystal bridge; do not forget the trees with the golden and silver apples, and with the birds of Paradise in the branches; and put back the church with the five cupolas, and let the bells ring out, summoning the people from the four corners of the kingdom.202And one thing more: bring back my faithless wife, and lead her into the women’s chamber.’203And it was all done as he commanded, and, leaving the Starvation Tower, he took the King, his father-in-law, by the arm, and led him into the new palace, where the Princess sat in fear and trembling, awaiting her death.204And Martin spoke to the King, saying, ‘King and royal father, I have suffered much at the hands of your daughter.205What punishment shall be dealt to her?’206Then the mild King answered: ‘Beloved Prince and son-in-law, if you love me, let your anger be turned to grace--forgive my daughter, and restore her to your heart and favour.’207And Martin’s heart was softened and he forgave his wife, and they lived happily together ever after.208And his old mother came and lived with him, and he never parted with Schurka and Waska; and I need hardly tell you that he never again let the ring out of his possession.1 2 3← previousThe Witch and Her Servants(22), part 3next →The Flower Queen’s Daughter(23)↑ back to The Yellow Fairy BookThis page in Markdown → https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg640/33/page/3/