“Good day to you!” said she, with a shrug and a wriggle.
“It is very nice and warm here!” said Ashiepattle.
“It’s warmer in the fire,” she answered. She was in no better humor now she saw the third suitor.
“Then there’s a chance for me to roast my magpie on it,” said he, bringing it out.
“I’m afraid it will sputter,” said the Princess.
“No fear of that! I’ll tie this willow twig round it,” said the lad.
“You can’t tie it tight enough,” said she.
“Then I’ll drive in a wedge,” said the lad, and brought out the wedge.
“The fat will be running off it,” said the Princess.
“Then I’ll hold this under it,” said the lad, and showed her the broken saucer.