The goose thanked him with tears in her eyes , and the dwarf kept his word . He killed the other two geese for dinner , but built a little shed for Mimi in one of his rooms , under the pretence of fattening her under his own eye . He spent all his spare time talking to her and comforting her , and fed her on all the daintiest dishes . They confided their histories to each other , and Jem learnt that the goose was the daughter of the wizard Weatherbold , who lived on the island of Gothland . He fell out with an old fairy , who got the better of him by cunning and treachery , and to revenge herself turned his daughter into a goose and carried her off to this distant place . When Long Nose told her his story she said : ' I know a little of these matters , and what you say shows me that you are under a herb enchantment -- that is to say , that if you can find the herb whose smell woke you up the spell would be broken . ' This was but small comfort for Jem , for how and where was he to find the herb ? About this time the grand duke had a visit from a neighbouring prince , a friend of his . He sent for Long Nose and said to him : ` Now is the time to show what you can really do . This prince who is staying with me has better dinners than any one except myself , and is a great judge of cooking . As long as he is here you must take care that my table shall be served in a manner to surprise him constantly . At the same time , on pain of my displeasure , take care that no dish shall appear twice . Get everything you wish and spare nothing . If you want to melt down gold and precious stones , do so . I would rather be a poor man than have to blush before him . ' The dwarf bowed and answered : ` Your highness shall be obeyed . I will do all in my power to please you and the prince . ' From this time the little cook was hardly seen except in the kitchen , where , surrounded by his helpers , he gave orders , baked , stewed , flavoured and dished up all manner of dishes . The prince had been a fortnight with the grand duke , and enjoyed himself mightily . They ate five times a day , and the duke had every reason to be content with the dwarf 's talents , for he saw how pleased his guest looked .
On the fifteenth day the duke sent XXXXX the dwarf and presented him to the prince .
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