That evening the prince was lying on his bed at twilight , and his mind much disturbed ; and the door opened , and in his princess walked , and down she sat by his bedside and sung : Four long years I was married to thee ; Three sweet babes I bore to thee ; Brown Bear of Norway , turn to me . ` Brown Bear of Norway ! ' said he . ' I do n't understand you . ' ` Do n't you remember , prince , that I was your wedded wife for four years ? ' ' I do not , ' said he , ` but I 'm sure I wish it was so . ' ` Do n't you remember our three babes that are still alive ? ' ` Show me them . My mind is all a heap of confusion . ' ` Look for the half of our marriage ring , that hangs at your neck , and fit it to this . ' He did so , and the same moment the charm was broken . His full memory came back on him , and he flung his arms round his wife 's neck , and both burst into tears . Well , there was a great cry outside , and the castle walls were heard splitting and cracking . Everyone in the castle was alarmed , and made their way out . The prince and princess went with the rest , and by the time all were safe on the lawn , down came the building , and made the ground tremble for miles round . No one ever saw the witch and her daughter afterwards . It was not long till the prince and princess had their children with them , and then they set out for their own palace . The kings of Ireland and of Munster and Ulster , and their wives , soon came to visit them , and may every one that deserves it be as happy as the Brown Bear of Norway and his family . From ` West Highland Tales . ' Little Lasse There was once a little boy whose name was Lars , and because he was so little he was called Little Lasse ; he was a brave little man , for he sailed round the world in a pea-shell boat .
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