Do n't go keeping them by you ! ' They died , and the Prince buried them , and then , to solace his grief , he went with his sisters into the garden green to stroll . Suddenly the sky was covered by a black cloud ; a terrible storm arose . ` Let us go home , sisters ! ' he cried . Hardly had they got into the palace , when the thunder pealed , the ceiling split open , and into the room where they were came flying a falcon bright . The Falcon smote upon the ground , became a brave youth , and said : ` Hail , Prince Ivan ! Before I came as a guest , but now I have come as a wooer ! I wish to propose for your sister , the Princess Marya . ' ` If you find favour in the eyes of my sister , I will not interfere with her wishes . Let her marry you , in God 's name ! ' The Princess Marya gave her consent ; the Falcon married her and bore her away into his own realm . Days follow days , hours chase hours ; a whole year goes by . One day Prince Ivan and his two sisters went out to stroll in the garden green . Again there arose a storm-cloud , with whirlwind and lightning . ` Let us go home , sisters ! ' cries the Prince . Scarcely had they entered the palace when the thunder crashed , the roof burst into a blaze , the ceiling split in twain , and in flew an eagle . The Eagle smote upon the ground and became a brave youth . ` Hail , Prince Ivan !
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