When he was taking her back to her place she said to him in a mocking voice : ` Here you are at the summit of your wishes : you are being treated like a prince . ' ` Do n't be afraid , ' replied the Star Gazer gently . ` You shall never be a gardener 's wife . ' The little Princess stared at him with a frightened face , and he left her without waiting for an answer . When the satin slippers were worn through the fiddles stopped , and the negro boys set the table . Michael was placed next to the eldest sister , and opposite to the youngest . They gave him the most exquisite dishes to eat , and the most delicate wines to drink ; and in order to turn his head more completely , compliments and flattery were heaped on him from every side . But he took care not to be intoxicated , either by the wine or the compliments . XV At last the eldest sister made a sign , and one of the black pages brought in a large golden cup . ` The enchanted castle has no more secrets for you , ' she said to the Star Gazer . ` Let us drink to your triumph . ' He cast a lingering glance at the little Princess , and without hesitation lifted the cup . ` Do n't drink ! ' suddenly cried out the little Princess ; ' I would rather marry a gardener . ' And she burst into tears . Michael flung the contents of the cup behind him , sprang over the table , and fell at Lina 's feet . The rest of the princes fell likewise at the knees of the princesses , each of whom chose a husband and raised him to her side . The charm was broken . The twelve couples embarked in the boats , which crossed back many times in order to carry over the other princes . Then they all went through the three woods , and when they had passed the door of the underground passage a great noise was heard , as if the enchanted castle was crumbling to the earth .
They went straight to the room XXXXX the Duke of Beloeil , who had just awoke .
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