The next morning , at daybreak , a wonderful ship with every sail set came to anchor before the town . The King happened at that moment to be at the palace window . `` What strange ship is this , '' he cried , `` that has a golden hull , silver masts , and silken sails , and who are the young men like princes who man it ? And do I not see St. Nicholas at the helm ? Go at once and invite the captain of the ship to come to the palace . '' His servants obeyed him , and very soon in came an enchantingly handsome young prince , dressed in rich silk , ornamented with pearls and diamonds . `` Young man , '' said the King , `` you are welcome , whoever you may be . Do me the favor to be my guest as long as you remain in my capital . '' `` Many thanks , sire , '' replied the captain , `` I accept your offer . '' `` My daughter is about to be married , '' said the King ; `` will you give her away ? '' `` I shall be charmed , sire . '' Soon after came the Princess and her betrothed . `` Why , how is this ? '' cried the young captain ; `` would you marry this charming princess to such a man as that ? '' `` But he is my prime minister 's son ! '' `` What does that matter ? I can not give your daughter away . The man she is betrothed to is one of my servants . '' `` Your servant ? '' `` Without doubt .
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