The Firebird (7)

The Firebird (7)

He was furious and shouted, " Aren't you ashamed of coming here to steal from me ? Who is your father and what is your name ? "

The Prince answered, " I am the son of Tsar Vislav and my name is Ivan. Your firebird used to come to our garden every night and snach golden apples from my father's favorite tree, strippping and damaging it.
The Tsar sent me to search for the bird. I have promised I would take it to him. "

" Tell me, young prince, do you think you have acted honestly ? " said Dolmat.
" If you had come and asked me, I would have given you a bird. Instead you try to steal  from me ! If I were to spread the word in all the kingdoms about your behavior, what would they think of you ? "

" Now, listen Ivan, if you carry out the task I set you, I will forgive you and give you the firebird to take to your father. You must go to a far away kingdom.
There you will find King Afron and take from him his horse with the golden mane. If you don't bring it back for me, I will tell everyone that you are a thief. "

Sadly, Prince Ivan left King Dolmat, promising to find and bring to him the horse with the golden mane.

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