The kingdom is guarded on every side by wild beasts and horrible dragons ; but I will tell you more about that , and I also have something to give you . ' Then she rose and lifted the lid of an iron-bound chest , and took out of it a very tiny flute . ` Do you see this ? ' she asked . ` An old man gave it to me when I was young : whoever listens to this flute goes to sleep , and nothing can wake him . Take it and play on it as long as you remain in the kingdom of the Fairy of the Dawn , and you will be safe . At this , Petru told her that he had another task to fulfil at the well of the Fairy of the Dawn , and Venus was still better pleased when she heard his tale . So Petru bade her good-night , put the flute in its case , and laid himself down in the lowest chamber to sleep . Before the dawn he was awake again , and his first care was to give to each of his horses as much corn as he could eat , and then to lead them to the well to water . Then he dressed himself and made ready to start . ` Stop , ' cried Venus from her window , ' I have still a piece of advice to give you . Leave one of your horses here , and only take three . Ride slowly till you get to the fairy 's kingdom , then dismount and go on foot . When you return , see that all your three horses remain on the road , while you walk . But above all beware never to look the Fairy of the Dawn in the face , for she has eyes that will bewitch you , and glances that will befool you . She is hideous , more hideous than anything you can imagine , with owl 's eyes , foxy face , and cat 's claws . Do you hear ? do you hear ? Be sure you never look at her . ' Petru thanked her , and managed to get off at last .
Far , far away , where the heavens touch the earth , where the stars kiss the flowers , a soft red light was seen , such as the sky sometimes has XXXXX spring , only lovelier , more wonderful .
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