Now the young man was not really dead , but only in a deep sleep . When the king 's son reached the shrine of St. James he got down from his horse , took his friend in his arms as if he had been a child , and laid him before the altar . ` St. James , ' he said , ' I have fulfilled the vow my parents made for me . I have come myself to your shrine , and have brought my friend . I place him in your hands . Restore him to life , I pray , for though he be dead yet has he fulfilled his vow also . ' And , behold ! while he yet prayed his friend got up and stood before him as well as ever . And both the young men gave thanks , and set their faces towards home . When they arrived at the town where the king dwelt they entered the small house over against the castle . The news of their coming spread very soon , and the king rejoiced greatly that the handsome young prince had come back again , and commanded great feasts to be prepared , for in a few days his daughter should marry the king 's son . The young man himself could imagine no greater happiness , and when the marriage was over they spent some months at the court making merry . At length the king 's son said , ` My mother awaits me at home , full of care and anxiety . Here I must remain no longer , and to-morrow I will take my wife and my friend and start for home . ' And the king was content that he should do so , and gave orders to prepare for their journey . Now in his heart the king cherished a deadly hate towards the poor young man whom he had tried to kill , but who had returned to him living , and in order to do him hurt sent him on a message to some distant spot . ` See that you are quick , ' said he , ` for your friend will await your return before he starts . ' The youth put spurs to his horse and departed , bidding the prince farewell , so that the king 's message might be delivered the sooner . As soon as he had started the king went to the chamber of the prince , and said to him , ` If you do not start immediately , you will never reach the place where you must camp for the night . ' ' I can not start without my friend , ' replied the king 's son .
` Oh , he will be back XXXXX an hour , ' replied the king , ` and I will give him my best horse , so that he will be sure to catch you up . '
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