The innocent Zizi came down at once , and stood by Titty . The gypsy began to comb her long brown locks , when suddenly she drew a pin from her stays , and , just as the titmouse digs its beak into the heads of linnets and larks , Titty dug the pin into the head of Zizi . No sooner did Zizi feel the prick of the pin than she became a bird again , and , spreading her wings , she flew away . ` That was neatly done , ' said the gypsy . ` The Prince will be clever if he finds his bride . ' And , arranging her dress , she seated herself on the grass to await Desire . XII Meanwhile the Prince was coming as fast as his horse could carry him . He was so impatient that he was always full fifty yards in front of the lords and ladies sent by Tubby to bring back Zizi . At the sight of the hideous gypsy he was struck dumb with surprise and horror . ` Ah me ! ' said Titty , ` so you do n't know your poor Zizi ? While you were away the wicked witch came , and turned me into this . But if you only have the courage to marry me I shall get back my beauty . ' And she began to cry bitterly . Now the good-natured Desire was as soft-hearted as he was brave . ` Poor girl , ' he thought to himself . ` It is not her fault , after all , that she has grown so ugly , it is mine . Oh ! why did I not follow the old man 's advice ? Why did I leave her alone ?
And besides , it depends XXXXX me to break the spell , and I love her too much to let her remain like this . '
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