The good fairies entered the princess' room. There the tiny baby lay, sleeping in a dainty pearl cradle.
"She is as sweet and fair as a rose!" they exclaimed. "We will call her Rose."
Now it happened that the king and queen had failed to invite a spiteful and ill-tempered old witch. The old witch was very angry, because she had not been invited to the party.
After the guests had all arrived, she entered through the keyhole. No one saw her enter.
Each of the good fairies bestowed on the princess a precious gift.
"I bestow upon you, sweet princess, the gifts of health and cheerfulness," said the first fairy.
"You shall be the most beautiful princess in the world," said the second fairy.
"You shall be witty and wise," said the third.
"You shall have the sweetest voice that ever was heard," said the fourth.
"You shall be generous and kind," said the fifth.