You will come to a vast park surrounded by high walls . In the middle of the park is a castle , where dwells a horrible witch who allows no living being to enter the doors . Behind the castle is the orange grove . Follow the wall till you come to a heavy iron gate . Do n't try to press it open , but oil the hinges with this , ' and the old man gave him a small bottle . ` The gate will open of itself , ' he continued , ` and a huge dog which guards the castle will come to you with his mouth wide open , but just throw him this oat cake . Next , you will see a baking woman leaning over her heated oven . Give her this brush . Lastly , you will find a well on your left ; do not forget to take the cord of the bucket and spread it in the sun . When you have done this , do not enter the castle , but go round it and enter the orange grove . Then gather three oranges , and get back to the gate as fast as you can . Once out of the gate , leave the forest by the opposite side . ` Now , attend to this : whatever happens , do not open your oranges till you reach the bank of a river , or a fountain . Out of each orange will come a princess , and you can choose which you like for your wife . Your choice once made , be very careful never to leave your bride for an instant , and remember that the danger which is most to be feared is never the danger we are most afraid of . ' V Desire thanked his host warmly , and took the road he pointed out . In less than an hour he arrived at the wall , which was very high indeed . He sprang to the ground , fastened his horse to a tree , and soon found the iron gate . Then he took out his bottle and oiled the hinges , when the gate opened of itself , and he saw an old castle standing inside . The Prince entered boldly into the courtyard .
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