But Zizi wished to know where he meant to take her . ` To my father 's castle , ' he said . He mounted his horse and took her in front of him , and , holding her carefully in his arms , they began their journey . VIII Everything the Princess saw was new to her , and in passing through mountains , valleys , and towns , she asked a thousand questions . Desire was charmed to answer them . It is so delightful to teach those one loves ! Once she inquired what the girls in his country were like . ` They are pink and white , ' he replied , ` and their eyes are blue . ' ` Do you like blue eyes ? ' said the Princess ; but Desire thought it was a good opportunity to find out what was in her heart , so he did not answer . ` And no doubt , ' went on the Princess , ` one of them is your intended bride ? ' Still he was silent , and Zizi drew herself up proudly . ` No , ' he said at last . ` None of the girls of my own country are beautiful in my eyes , and that is why I came to look for a wife in the land of the sun . Was I wrong , my lovely Zizi ? ' This time it was Zizi 's turn to be silent . IX Talking in this way they drew near to the castle . When they were about four stone-throws from the gates they dismounted in the forest , by the edge of a fountain . ` My dear Zizi , ' said Tubby 's son , ` we can not present ourselves before my father like two common people who have come back from a walk . We must enter the castle with more ceremony .
Wait for me here , and in an hour I will return XXXXX carriages and horses fit for a princess . '
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