Beauty and the Beast (7)

Beauty and the Beast (7)


  " I saved your life by letting you into my palace, and you reward me by stealing my roses which I love more than anything in the world. Now you will die ! "

  The merchant fell to his knees and begged the Beast not to harm him.
  " Forgive me, Sir, I did not think you would be offended if I picked a rose for one of my daughters who wanted one so badly. "

  " Don't call me Sir. I am known as the Beast, " answered the creature.
  " I prefer it that people say what they think, so don't think your flattery will change anything. "

  " However, I will forgive you on condition that one of your daughters comes here willingly to die in your place. If your daughters refuse to die for you, you must return to me in three months and receive your punishment. "

 The man had no intention of sacrificing one of his daughters to the evil monster, but he said to himself, " At least I will have the chance to embrace them one more time before I die. "

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