But all the same , as he adored his son , he gave the gypsy his hand and led her to the great hall , where the bridal feast was spread . XIII The feast was excellent , but Desire hardly touched anything . However , to make up , the other guests ate greedily , and , as for Tubby , nothing ever took away his appetite . When the moment arrived to serve the roast goose , there was a pause , and Tubby took the opportunity to lay down his knife and fork for a little . But as the goose gave no sign of appearing , he sent his head carver to find out what was the matter in the kitchen . Now this was what had happened . While the goose was turning on the spit , a beautiful little canary hopped on to the sill of the open window . ` Good-morning , my fine cook , ' she said in a silvery voice to the man who was watching the roast . ` Good-morning , lovely golden bird , ' replied the chief of the scullions , who had been well brought up . ' I pray that Heaven may send you to sleep , ' said the golden bird , ` and that the goose may burn , so that there may be none left for Titty . ' And instantly the chief of the scullions fell fast asleep , and the goose was burnt to a cinder . When he awoke he was horrified , and gave orders to pluck another goose , to stuff it with chestnuts , and put it on the spit . While it was browning at the fire , Tubby inquired for his goose a second time . The Master Cook himself mounted to the hall to make his excuses , and to beg his lord to have a little patience . Tubby showed his patience by abusing his son . ` As if it was n't enough , ' he grumbled between his teeth , ` that the boy should pick up a hag without a penny , but the goose must go and burn now . It is n't a wife he has brought me , it is Famine herself . ' XIV While the Master Cook was upstairs , the golden bird came again to perch on the window-sill , and called in his clear voice to the head scullion , who was watching the spit : ` Good-morning , my fine Scullion ! ' ` Good-morning , lovely Golden Bird , ' replied the Scullion , whom the Master Cook had forgotten in his excitement to warn . ' I pray Heaven , ' went on the Canary , ` that it will send you to sleep , and that the goose may burn , so that there may be none left for Titty . '
And the Scullion fell fast asleep , and when the Master Cook came back he found the goose XXXXX black as the chimney .
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