Now, the prince had given orders that no more ladies be admitted to the castle. He did not wish to see the proud sisters again.
The pixie left Marygold outside the south gate of the castle and she cried, “Let me in. I am Princess Marygold.”
The guard said, “Show me your wedding-ring!”
Then Marygold went to the east gate, and the west gate, and the north gate, and begged to be let in. But each time the guard said, “Show me your wedding-ring.”
Next day as the prince was roaming in the garden Marygold cried, “Let me in, please.” The prince looked over the wall. He could not believe it was Marygold who stood outside, for she wore a dress the fairies had given her, and a big blue sun-bonnet.
“Throw your wedding-ring over the wall and I will let you in,” he said.
Then Marygold sat down and cried.
Presently one of the proud sisters came along. She was dressed like a peddler, and she said:
“My poor lady, eat this peach and you will feel happy again.”