` What ! ' he cried . ` Is this the wonderful beauty ? ' ` Yes , father , it is she , ' replied Desire with a sheepish look . ` But she has been bewitched by a wicked sorceress , and will not regain her beauty until she is my wife . ' ` Does she say so ? Well , if you believe that , you may drink cold water and think it bacon , ' the unhappy Tubby answered crossly . But all the same , as he adored his son , he gave the gypsy his hand and led her to the great hall , where the bridal feast was spread . XIII The feast was excellent , but Desire hardly touched anything . However , to make up , the other guests ate greedily , and , as for Tubby , nothing ever took away his appetite . When the moment arrived to serve the roast goose , there was a pause , and Tubby took the opportunity to lay down his knife and fork for a little . But as the goose gave no sign of appearing , he sent his head carver to find out what was the matter in the kitchen . Now this was what had happened . While the goose was turning on the spit , a beautiful little canary hopped on to the sill of the open window . ` Good-morning , my fine cook , ' she said in a silvery voice to the man who was watching the roast . ` Good-morning , lovely golden bird , ' replied the chief of the scullions , who had been well brought up . ' I pray that Heaven may send you to sleep , ' said the golden bird , ` and that the goose may burn , so that there may be none left for Titty . ' And instantly the chief of the scullions fell fast asleep , and the goose was burnt to a cinder . When he awoke he was horrified , and gave orders to pluck another goose , to stuff it with chestnuts , and put it on the spit . While it was browning at the fire , Tubby inquired for his goose a second time .
The Master Cook himself mounted to the hall to make his excuses , and to beg his lord XXXXX have a little patience .
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