When Ned and the prince had seated themselves comfortably on the great shoulders of the obliging giant, he set off at a tremendous rate, and soon they were ascending the hill on which stood the castle of the beautiful princess.
THE MAGIC RING
The Unhappy Little Princess leaned out of the window and sobbed.
THE MAGIC RING
Ned followed the beautiful princess and her brother into the castle, while the giant, who had to stoop nearly to the floor in order to enter the doorway, brought up the rear.
As it was late, everyone decided to go to bed. Besides, they were all well tired out after their exciting day.