I was once a girl too , ' answered the queen , when the fish had ended ; ` and my father was the king of a great country . A husband was found for me , and on my wedding-day my mother placed her crown on my head and told me that as long as I wore it I should likewise be queen . For many months I was as happy as a girl could be , especially when I had a little son to play with . But , one morning , when I was walking in my gardens , there came a giant and snatched the crown from my head . Holding me fast , he told me that he intended to give the crown to his daughter , and to enchant my husband the prince , so that he should not know the difference between us . Since then she has filled my place and been queen in my stead . As for me , I was so miserable that I threw myself into the sea , and my ladies , who loved me , declared that they would die too ; but , instead of dying , some wizard , who pitied my fate , turned us all into fishes , though he allowed me to keep the face and body of a woman . And fished we must remain till someone brings me back my crown again ! ' ' I will bring it back if you tell me what to do ! ' cried the little fish , who would have promised anything that was likely to carry her up to earth again . And the queen answered : ` Yes , I will tell you what to do . ' She sat silent for a moment , and then went on : ` There is no danger if you will only follow my counsel ; and first you must return to earth , and go up to the top of a high mountain , where the giant has built his castle . You will find him sitting on the steps weeping for his daughter , who has just died while the prince was away hunting . At the last she sent her father my crown by a faithful servant . But I warn you to be careful , for if he sees you he may kill you . Therefore I will give you the power to change yourself into any creature that may help you best . You have only to strike your forehead , and call out its name . ' This time the journey to land seemed much shorter than before , and when once the fish reached the shore she struck her forehead sharply with her tail , and cried : ` Deer , come to me ! ' In a moment the small , slimy body disappeared , and in its place stood a beautiful beast with branching horns and slender legs , quivering with longing to be gone . Throwing back her head and snuffing the air , she broke into a run , leaping easily over the rivers and walls that stood in her way .
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