When the younger brother heard these words he said to himself , ` So it was here that my brother lived , and this beautiful woman is my sister-in-law , ' but he kept silence , and let her believe he was indeed her husband . Full of joy , the princess led him to the old king , who welcomed him as his own son , and ordered a feast to be made for him . And the princess was beside herself with gladness , but when she would have put her arms round him and kissed him he held up his hand to stop her , saying , ` Touch me not , ' at which she marvelled greatly . In this manner several days went by . And one evening , as the young man leaned from the balcony , he saw a bright light shining on the mountain . ` What can that be ? ' he said to the princess . ` Oh , come away , ' she cried ; ` has not that light already proved your bane ? Do you wish to fight a second time with that old witch ? ' He marked her words , though she knew it not , and they taught him where his brother was , and what had befallen him . So before sunrise he stole out early , saddled his horse , and rode off to the mountain . But the way was further than he thought , and on the road he met a little old man who asked him whither he was going . Then the young man told him his story , and added . ` Somehow or other I must free my brother , who has fallen into the power of an old witch . ' ' I will tell you what you must do , ' said the old man . ` The witch 's power lies in her hair ; so when you see her spring on her and seize her by the hair , and then she can not harm you . Be very careful never to let her hair go , bid her lead you to your brother , and force her to bring him back to life . For she has an ointment that will heal all wounds , and even wake the dead . And when your brother stands safe and well before you , then cut off her head , for she is a wicked woman . ' The young man was grateful for these words , and promised to obey them .
Then he rode XXXXX , and soon reached the castle .
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