The frog and widow's daughter (4 完)

The frog and widow's daughter (4 完)

Trembling, the girl turned to the frog.
She raised the ax, just as she did when chopping wood for the fire, and brought it down on to the frog's neck.

When she had done the deed, the girl looked away for a moment, scared to see the dead creature and its severed head.

But when she heard her mother's shout of surprise, she looked back quickly.

And there stood the finest, most handsome young prince that either of them had ever seen.

" You promised to marry me, " smiled the prince.

And the poor widow's daughter and the handsome prince did marry, and they lived in happiness for rest of their lives.

(4/4 完)
The Frog Prince と基本筋は近似しているのですが。