You will sleep better on a pillow than on damp moss . ' The youth hesitated for a little , but presently he heard the birds saying from the top of the tree , ` Go where she calls you , but take care to give no blood , or you will sell your soul . ' So the youth went with her , and soon they reached a beautiful garden , where stood a splendid house , which glittered in the moonlight as if it was all built out of gold and silver . When the youth entered he found many splendid chambers , each one finer than the last . Hundreds of tapers burnt upon golden candlesticks , and shed a light like the brightest day . At length they reached a chamber where a table was spread with the most costly dishes . At the table were placed two chairs , one of silver , the other of gold . The maiden seated herself upon the golden chair , and offered the silver one to her companion . They were served by maidens dressed in white , whose feet made no sound as they moved about , and not a word was spoken during the meal . Afterwards the youth and the Witch-maiden conversed pleasantly together , until a woman , dressed in red , came in to remind them that it was bedtime . The youth was now shown into another room , containing a silken bed with down cushions , where he slept delightfully , yet he seemed to hear a voice near his bed which repeated to him , ` Remember to give no blood ! ' The next morning the maiden asked him whether he would not like to stay with her always in this beautiful place , and as he did not answer immediately , she continued : ` You see how I always remain young and beautiful , and I am under no one 's orders , but can do just what I like , so that I have never thought of marrying before . But from the moment I saw you I took a fancy to you , so if you agree , we might be married and might live together like princes , because I have great riches . ' The youth could not but be tempted with the beautiful maiden 's offer , but he remembered how the birds had called her the witch , and their warning always sounded in his ears . Therefore he answered cautiously , ` Do not be angry , dear maiden , if I do not decide immediately on this important matter . Give me a few days to consider before we come to an understanding . ' ` Why not ? ' answered the maiden . ` Take some weeks to consider if you like , and take counsel with your own heart . ' And to make the time pass pleasantly , she took the youth over every part of her beautiful dwelling , and showed him all her splendid treasures .
But these treasures were all produced by enchantment , for the maiden could make anything she wished appear by the help XXXXX King Solomon 's signet ring ; only none of these things remained fixed ; they passed away like the wind without leaving a trace behind .
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