The wonderful sheep (12)

The wonderful sheep (12)

" Approach, lovely Princess, " he cried ; " have no fear of such a gentle and peaceable animals as we are. "

"What a marvel ! " cried the Princess, starting back a little.
" Here is a sheep who can talk. "



" Your monkey and your dog could talk, madam, " said he ; " are you more astonished at us than at them ? "

" A fairy give them the power to speak, " replied Miranda.
" So I was used to them. "

" Perhaps the same thing has happened to us, " he said, smiling sheepishly.
" But Princess, what can have led you here ? "

" A thousand misfortunes, Sir Sheep, " she answered.
" I am the unhappiest princess in the world, and I am seeking a shelter against my father's anger. "

" Come with me, madam, " said the Sheep ; " I offer you a hiding-place which you only will know of, and where you will be mistress of everything you see. "

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