The Devil with the three Golden Hairs (17) [Three Golden Hair Devil]
The Devil with the three Golden Hairs (17)
At least, he walked south until he came back to the King's palace.
His wife, the princess, kissed him.
The Queen gave him a great big hug.
However, the king was astonished to see him alive, with the three golden hairs from the Devil's head.
He was even more astonished to see the four donkeys laden with gold.
" Where did you get such wealth ? " the king asked.
The child of fortune looked at the king.
He knew the king's greedy heart, and in that moment he understood what a villain stood before him.
For a long moment he did not answer.
Then he said carefully, " Far to the north there is a great river. I was rowed across by a ferryman.
On the other side is a dark shore covered with gold instead of sand. "
" Can I fetch some, too ? " asked the king.
" As much as you like, " said the boy.
He hoped he guessed correctly how things would end.
(17/18)
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