All this time the youth was anxiously counting the minutes till he could get back , and stood with his eyes fixed on the road down which his messenger must come . ` What can be keeping him , ' he said to the hermit when the hour was nearly up . Then the hermit sent for the man who could hit everything he aimed at , and said to him , ` Just see why the messenger stays so long . ' ` Oh , he is sound asleep in the palace of the Underworld . However , I can wake him . ' Then he drew his bow , and shot an arrow straight into the man 's knee . The messenger awoke with such a start , and when he saw that the hour had almost run out he snatched up the answer and rushed back with such speed that the clock had not yet struck when he entered the palace . Now the young man thought he was sure of his bride , but the king said , `` Still you have not done enough . Before I give you my daughter you must find a man who can drink half the contents of my cellar in one day . ' ` That is not in the bond , ' complained the poor youth . ` Well , do as you like , only you will not get my daughter . ' The young man went sadly out , and asked the hermit what he was to do . ` Silly boy ! ' said he . ` Why , tell the man to do it who drinks up everything . ' So they sent for the man and said , ` Do you think you are able to drink half the royal cellar in one day ? ' ` Dear me , yes , and as much more as you want , ' answered he . ' I am never satisfied . ' The king was not pleased at the young man agreeing so readily , but he had no choice , and ordered the servant to be taken downstairs . Oh , how he enjoyed himself !
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