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same misfort u nes?’ *— “ Is there no exception, madam ?" replied
the princess; “ the king's assurances, which I believe to be sin­
cere, are they not sufficient to secure me from your fears ?” But
neither tears nor entreaties could move the implacable fairy;
and it is very probable she would never have pardoned them,
had not the lovely fairy Gen till a appeared at that instant in the
chamber, more brilliant; than the sim. The graces accompa*
Jiied her, and she was attended by a train of little cupids, that
sung a thousand new and pleasing airs, and sported about her
like so many little children. Embracing the old fairy, 41 Dear
sister,” said she, “ I am persuaded you cannot have forgotten
the good office I did you when you besought a re-admittancc
into our kingdom r had it not been for me you had never been
admitted ; and since that time I never desired any kindness at
your hands ; but now the time is come for you. to do me a signal
piece of service. Pardon, then, this lovely princess; consent to
her nuptials with this young prince; I will engage he shall be
ever constant to her; the thread of their days shall be spun of
gold and silk ; they shaii live to complete your happiness; and

1 will never forget the obligation yon will lay upon me.”—
6t Charming Gentilla,” cried the fairy, tc X consent to whatever
you desire. Come, my dear children, and receive my love —