The merchant knew that this was meant for them , and Beauty , who was rather less frightened now that she had passed through so many rooms and seen nothing of the Beast , was quite willing to begin , for her long ride had made her very hungry . But they had hardly finished their meal when the noise of the Beast 's footsteps was heard approaching , and Beauty clung to her father in terror , which became all the greater when she saw how frightened he was . But when the Beast really appeared , though she trembled at the sight of him , she made a great effort to hide her terror , and saluted him respectfully . This evidently pleased the Beast . After looking at her he said , in a tone that might have struck terror into the boldest heart , though he did not seem to be angry : `` Good-evening , old man . Good-evening , Beauty . '' The merchant was too terrified to reply , but Beauty answered sweetly : `` Good-evening , Beast . '' `` Have you come willingly ? '' asked the Beast . `` Will you be content to stay here when your father goes away ? '' Beauty answered bravely that she was quite prepared to stay . `` I am pleased with you , '' said the Beast . `` As you have come of your own accord , you may stay . As for you , old man , '' he added , turning to the merchant , `` at sunrise to-morrow you will take your departure . When the bell rings get up quickly and eat your breakfast , and you will find the same horse waiting to take you home ; but remember that you must never expect to see my palace again . '' Then turning to Beauty , he said : `` Take your father into the next room , and help him to choose everything you think your brothers and sisters would like to have . You will find two traveling-trunks there ; fill them as full as you can . It is only just that you should send them something very precious as a remembrance of yourself . '' Then he went away , after saying , `` Good-by , Beauty ; good-by , old man '' ; and though Beauty was beginning to think with great dismay of her father 's departure , she was afraid to disobey the Beast 's orders ; and they went into the next room , which had shelves and cupboards all round it . They were greatly surprised at the riches it contained .
There were splendid dresses fit for a queen , with all the ornaments that were to be worn XXXXX them ; and when Beauty opened the cupboards she was quite dazzled by the gorgeous jewels that lay in heaps upon every shelf .
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