I could only bring Prince Pink to the place where you were being brought up , hoping that when you grew up he might love you , and by your care be restored to his natural form . And you see everything has come right , as I hoped it would . Your giving me the silver ring was the sign that the power of the charm was nearly over , and my enemy 's last chance was to frighten you with her army of rats . That she did not succeed in doing ; so now , my dear Felicia , if you will be married to my son with this silver ring your future happiness is certain . Do you think him handsome and amiable enough to be willing to marry him ? '' `` Madam , '' replied Felicia , blushing , `` you overwhelm me with your kindness . I know that you are my mother 's sister , and that by your art you turned the soldiers who were sent to kill me into cabbages , and my nurse into a hen , and that you do me only too much honor in proposing that I shall marry your son . How can I explain to you the cause of my hesitation ? I feel , for the first time in my life , how happy it would make me to be beloved . Can you indeed give me the Prince 's heart ? '' `` It is yours already , lovely Princess ! '' he cried , taking her hand in his ; `` but for the horrible enchantment which kept me silent I should have told you long ago how dearly I love you . '' This made the Princess very happy , and the Queen , who could not bear to see her dressed like a poor shepherdess , touched her with her wand , saying : `` I wish you to be attired as befits your rank and beauty . '' And immediately the Princess 's cotton dress became a magnificent robe of silver brocade embroidered with carbuncles , and her soft dark hair was encircled by a crown of diamonds , from which floated a clear white veil . With her bright eyes , and the charming color in her cheeks , she was altogether such a dazzling sight that the Prince could hardly bear it . `` How pretty you are , Felicia ! '' he cried . `` Do n't keep me in suspense , I entreat you ; say that you will marry me . '' `` Ah ! '' said the Queen , smiling , `` I think she will not refuse now . ''
Just then Bruno , who was going back XXXXX his work , came out of the cottage , and thought he must be dreaming when he saw Felicia ; but she called him very kindly , and begged the Queen to take pity on him .
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