So he kept on beating her until he had drawn blood. Then instantly the horns fell from her head and there she stood a beautiful young girl released from the evil enchantment that had disfigured her.
The Servant handed her over to her husband who fell in love with her on sight and has loved her ever since.
“Now farewell, Matti,” the Servant said. “My work is done and you will need me no longer. You have married a beautiful princess and the King will soon make you his heir.”
With these words the Servant disappeared and Matti was left alone with his lovely bride.
And that was Matti’s reward for having respected the dead. God Himself in the form of the Servant had come down and taken care of him.
FAMILIAR FACES
I Mary, Mary, So Contrary!
II Jane, Jane, Don’t Complain!
III Susan Walker, What a Talker!