` Oh , yes ! ' cried Long Nose , much relieved ; ` near the lake -- only a couple of hundred yards from the palace -- is a large clump of them . But why do you ask ? ' ` Because the herb only grows near the roots of chestnut trees , ' replied Mimi ; ` so let us lose no time in finding it . Take me under your arm and put me down out of doors , and I 'll hunt for it . ' He did as she bade , and as soon as they were in the garden put her on the ground , when she waddled off as fast as she could towards the lake , Jem hurrying after her with an anxious heart , for he knew that his life depended on her success . The goose hunted everywhere , but in vain . She searched under each chestnut tree , turning every blade of grass with her bill -- nothing to be seen , and evening was drawing on ! Suddenly the dwarf noticed a big old tree standing alone on the other side of the lake . ` Look , ' cried he , ` let us try our luck there . ' The goose fluttered and skipped in front , and he ran after as fast as his little legs could carry him . The tree cast a wide shadow , and it was almost dark beneath it , but suddenly the goose stood still , flapped her wings with joy , and plucked something , which she held out to her astonished friend , saying : ` There it is , and there is more growing here , so you will have no lack of it . ' The dwarf stood gazing at the plant . It gave out a strong sweet scent , which reminded him of the day of his enchantment . The stems and leaves were a bluish green , and it bore a dark , bright red flower with a yellow edge . ` What a wonder ! ' cried Long Nose . ' I do believe this is the very herb which changed me from a squirrel into my present miserable form . Shall I try an experiment ? ' ` Not yet , ' said the goose .
` Take a good handful of the herb with you , and let us go XXXXX your rooms .
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