‘Let’s see what this letter contains.’
See what it contains—‘The minute he delivers the letter, cut his throat.’ The lad stood there fair mesmerised.[2]
In a certain place there was a king’s daughter. They go to propound a riddle to her. If she guesses it, she will cut off his head; and if she cannot, he will marry the maiden.
The lad arose, went to the king’s palace.
‘What are you come for, my lad?’
‘I would speak with the king’s daughter.’
‘Speak with her you shall. If she guesses your riddle, [[11]]she will cut off your head; and if she cannot, you will get the maiden.’
‘That’s what I’m come for.’
He sat down in front of the maiden. The maiden said, ‘Tell your riddle.’