Through the fire (6)

Through the fire (6)

At this the Princess raised her eyes ー such bright eyes they were, shining just like stars.

" Who speak ? " said the Princess in a low, sad voice.

Despite the red fire-man, who did his best to hold him back, Jack stepped in front of the Princess and said;
" If you please, your Royal Highness, I did. "

" And who you are ? " asked the Princess kindly.

" I'm a little boy, and my name is Jack. "

" How did you came here ? "

" I came with him, " said Jack, pointing to the red fire-man.
" Please don't be angry with him. "

" I am not in the least angry, " said the Princess.
" But I want to know why you pity me. "

" I think it's a very sad for you to be parted from your Prince, " said Jack.



Here all the ladies crowded round him and tried to stop him speaking, but the Princess said;
" Silence ! It does no harm for me to hear him. "

And just as the Princess spoke, a cloud of smoke was seen rolling over the hills and the ladies cried;
" The King !  The King ! "    

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