As she leaned over them she noticed that they were very dry . So taking her pitcher , she ran off in the clear moonlight to the fountain , which was at some distance . When she reached it she sat down upon the brink to rest , but she had hardly done so when she saw a stately lady coming toward her , surrounded by numbers of attendants . Six maids of honor carried her train , and she leaned upon the arm of another . When they came near the fountain a canopy was spread for her , under which was placed a sofa of cloth-of-gold , and presently a dainty supper was served , upon a table covered with dishes of gold and crystal , while the wind in the trees and the falling water of the fountain murmured the softest music . Felicia was hidden in the shade , too much astonished by all she saw to venture to move ; but in a few moments the Queen said : `` I fancy I see a shepherdess near that tree ; bid her come hither . '' So Felicia came forward and saluted the Queen timidly , but with so much grace that all were surprised . `` What are you doing here , my pretty child ? '' asked the Queen . `` Are you not afraid of robbers ? '' `` Ah ! madam , '' said Felicia , `` a poor shepherdess who has nothing to lose does not fear robbers . '' `` You are not very rich , then ? '' said the Queen , smiling . `` I am so poor , '' answered Felicia , `` that a pot of pinks and a silver ring are my only possessions in the world . '' `` But you have a heart , '' said the Queen . `` What should you say if anybody wanted to steal that ? '' `` I do not know what it is like to lose one 's heart , madam , '' she replied ; `` but I have always heard that without a heart one can not live , and if it is broken one must die ; and in spite of my poverty I should be sorry not to live . '' `` You are quite right to take care of your heart , pretty one , '' said the Queen . `` But tell me , have you supped ? ''
`` No , madam , '' answered XXXXX ; `` my brother ate all the supper there was . ''
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