Twelve Dancing Princesses (10 完)

Twelve Dancing Princesses (10 完)

The princesses gasped and turned pale as the soldier took the silver leaf, the golden leaf, and the jewelled cup from his pocket.

He handed them to the King.

They knew now they could not deny that what the soldier said was true.

" We must confess, " said the eldest princess.

The King was so relieved to have the mystery of the worn shoes explained, he couldn't stay cross with his daughters for long.

" Now I shall be able to sleep at night, " he said.

The King kept the promise he had made in the proclamation, and the soldier married the princess of his choice.

And many years later, when the old King died, he became King in his place.

(10/10 完)
えっと、３月３０日のぶんだったのですが・・・今から引っ込めるわけにはゆきませんので、本日のみ３本立てで。