26-the white duck-第2章
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Changed me; from a happy wife;
To a duck for all my life。
Would I were the Queen again;
Would that you had never been slain。'
And as the King heard her words he began to suspect that he had
been deceived; and he called out to the servants; 'Catch that
duck; and bring it here。' But; though they ran to and fro; the
duck always fled past them; and would not let herself be caught。
So the King himself stepped down amongst them; and instantly the
duck fluttered down into his hands。 And as he stroked her wings
she was changed into a beautiful woman; and he recognised his
dear wife。 And she told him that a bottle would be found in her
nest in the garden; containing some drops from the spring of
healing。 And it was brought to her; and the ducklings and little
drake were sprinkled with the water; and from the little dead
bodies three lovely children arose。 And the King and Queen were
overjoyed when they saw their children; and they all lived
happily together in the beautiful palace。 But the wicked witch
was taken by the King's command; and she came to no good end。