In the twinkling of an eye the four hairs changed into four tailors , of whom the first carried a cabbage , the second a pair of scissors , the third a needle , and the fourth an iron . Without waiting for orders , they sat down in the nest and , crossing their legs comfortably , began to prepare the suit of clothes for Bellah . With one of the leaves of the cabbage they made her a coat , and another served for a waistcoat ; but it took two for the wide breeches which were then in fashion . The hat was cut from the heart of the cabbage , and a pair of shoes from the thick stem . And when Bellah had put them all on you would have taken her for a gentleman dressed in green velvet , lined with white satin . She thanked the little men gratefully , and after a few more instructions , jumped on the back of her great bird , and was borne away to the isle of Lok . Once there , she bade him transform himself back into a stick , and with it in her hand she stepped into the blue boat , which conducted her to the palace of shells . The Groac ' h seemed overjoyed to see her , and told her that never before had she beheld such a handsome young man . Very soon she led her visitor into the great hall , where wine and fruit were always waiting , and on the table lay the magic knife , left there by Houarn . Unseen by the Groac ` h , Bellah hid it in a pocket of her green coat , and then followed her hostess into the garden , and to the pond which contained the fish , their sides shining with a thousand different colours . ` Oh ! what beautiful , beautiful creatures ! ' said she . ` I 'm sure I should never be tired of watching them . ' And she sat down on the bank , with her elbows on her knees and her chin in her hands , her eyes fixed on the fishes as they flashed past . ` Would you not like to stay here always ? ' asked the Groac ` h ; and Bellah answered that she desired nothing better . ` Then you have only to marry me , ' said the Groac ` h. ` Oh ! do n't say no , for I have fallen deeply in love with you . ' ` Well , I wo n't say `` No , '' ' replied Bellah , with a laugh , ` but you must promise first to let me catch one of those lovely fish in your net . '
` It is not so easy XXXXX it looks , ' rejoined the Groac ` h , smiling , ` but take it , and try your luck . '
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