The King 's son , who saw five or six pearls and as many diamonds come out of her mouth , desired her to tell him how that happened . She thereupon told him the whole story ; and so the King 's son fell in love with her , and , considering himself that such a gift was worth more than any marriage portion , conducted her to the palace of the King his father , and there married her . As for the sister , she made herself so much hated that her own mother turned her off ; and the miserable wretch , having wandered about a good while without finding anybody to take her in , went to a corner of the wood , and there died . -LRB- 1 -RRB- -LRB- 1 -RRB- Charles Perrault . PRINCE DARLING ONCE upon a time there lived a king who was so just and kind that his subjects called him `` the Good King . '' It happened one day , when he was out hunting , that a little white rabbit , which his dogs were chasing , sprang into his arms for shelter . The King stroked it gently , and said to it : `` Well , bunny , as you have come to me for protection I will see that nobody hurts you . '' And he took it home to his palace and had it put in a pretty little house , with all sorts of nice things to eat . That night , when he was alone in his room , a beautiful lady suddenly appeared before him ; her long dress was as white as snow , and she had a crown of white roses upon her head . The good King was very much surprised to see her , for he knew his door had been tightly shut , and he could not think how she had got in . But she said to him : `` I am the Fairy Truth . I was passing through the wood when you were out hunting , and I wished to find out if you were really good , as everybody said you were , so I took the shape of a little rabbit and came to your arms for shelter , for I know that those who are merciful to animals will be still kinder to their fellow-men . If you had refused to help me I should have been certain that you were wicked . I thank you for the kindness you have shown me , which has made me your friend for ever . You have only to ask me for anything you want and I promise that I will give it to you . '' `` Madam , '' said the good King , `` since you are a fairy you no doubt know all my wishes . I have but one son whom I love very dearly , that is why he is called Prince Darling . If you are really good enough to wish to do me a favor , I beg that you will become his friend . '' `` With all my heart , '' answered the Fairy . `` I can make your son the handsomest prince in the world , or the richest , or the most powerful ; choose whichever you like for him . ''
`` I do not ask either of these things for my son , '' replied the good XXXXX ; `` but if you will make him the best of princes , I shall indeed be grateful to you .
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