cried Bellissima , `` did I not see you flying through the air with the loveliest being imaginable ? Was that against your will ? '' `` Indeed it was , Princess , '' he answered ; `` the wicked Fairy of the Desert , not content with chaining me to a rock , carried me off in her chariot to the other end of the earth , where I should even now be a captive but for the unexpected help of a friendly mermaid , who brought me here to rescue you , my Princess , from the unworthy hands that hold you . Do not refuse the aid of your most faithful lover . '' So saying , he threw himself at her feet and held her by her robe . But , alas ! in so doing he let fall the magic sword , and the Yellow Dwarf , who was crouching behind a lettuce , no sooner saw it than he sprang out and seized it , well knowing its wonderful power . The Princess gave a cry of terror on seeing the Dwarf , but this only irritated the little monster ; muttering a few magical words he summoned two giants , who bound the King with great chains of iron . `` Now , '' said the Dwarf , `` I am master of my rival 's fate , but I will give him his life and permission to depart unharmed if you , Princess , will consent to marry me . '' `` Let me die a thousand times rather , '' cried the unhappy King . `` Alas ! '' cried the Princess , `` must you die ? Could anything be more terrible ? '' `` That you should marry that little wretch would be far more terrible , '' answered the King . `` At least , '' continued she , `` let us die together . '' `` Let me have the satisfaction of dying for you , my Princess , '' said he . `` Oh , no , no ! '' she cried , turning to the Dwarf ; `` rather than that I will do as you wish . '' `` Cruel Princess ! '' said the King , `` would you make my life horrible to me by marrying another before my eyes ? ''
`` Not so , '' replied the Yellow Dwarf ; `` you are a rival XXXXX whom I am too much afraid ; you shall not see our marriage . ''
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