`` The Beast must be very hungry , '' said Beauty , trying to laugh , `` if he makes all this rejoicing over the arrival of his prey . '' But , in spite of her anxiety , she could not help admiring all the wonderful things she saw . The horse stopped at the foot of the flight of steps leading to the terrace , and when they had dismounted her father led her to the little room he had been in before , where they found a splendid fire burning , and the table daintily spread with a delicious supper . 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 .
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