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forest, that he might gather some wild roses which, he had
observed there ; his body immediately became as light as
thought; he flew through the window like a bird; but he was
not without fear when he was soaring in the air and flying over
any river, lest he should fall into it* and the power of the faiiy
not be able to save him. But he arrived in safety at the rose­
bushes* pluck cd three roses, and returned immediately to the
chamber where the fairy still was, and presented his roses to
her, overjoyed that hia first experiment had succeeded so well.
But the fairy bade him keep the roses, for that one of them
would supply him with money whenever he wanted i t ' that if
he put the other into his mistress's bosom, he would koow
whether she was faithful or not; and that the third would
prevent his being sick* Then, without staying to receive his
thanks* she wished him successful in his travels and disappeared.
Leander was infinitely pleased with the noble gifts he bad
obtained. So having settled his affairs, lie mounted the finest
hors© in the stable, called Gris-de-line, and was attended by
same of his servants in livery, that his return to court might
sooner be made known. Now you most know that Furibon,
who was a very great liar, had given out, that had it not been
for his courage Leander would have murdered him when they
were a hunting, and as he had killed all his followers, he
demanded justice, The king, being importuned by the queen,
gave orders that he should be apprehended. But when he
came, he showed so much courage and resolution, that Furibon
was too timid to seize him himself ; and therefore ran to the
queens chamber, and told her Leander was come, and prayed
her to order him to be seized. The queen, who was extremely
diligent in everything that her son desired, went immediately
to the king ; and Furibon^ being iuipatieut to know what wouM
be resolved, followed her without saying a word* but stopped at