said she . ' I can talk because I was a Prince , ' said the Cricket . ` And for that very same reason I ought to be able to talk more than you , for I was a Princess , ' replied the Grasshopper . ` Then you have met with the same fate as I have , ' said he . ` But where are you going now ? Can not we journey together ? ' ' I seemed to hear a voice in the air which said : `` Be firm , happen what may , and seek the Golden Branch , '' ' answered the Grasshopper , ` and I thought the command must be for me , so I started at once , though I do n't know the way . ' At this moment their conversation was interrupted by two mice , who , breathless from running , flung themselves headlong through the hole into the tree , nearly crushing the Grasshopper and the Cricket , though they got out of the way as fast as they could and stood up in a dark corner . ` Ah , Madam , ' said the fatter of the two , ' I have such a pain in my side from running so fast . How does your Highness find yourself ? ' ' I have pulled my tail off , ' replied the younger Mouse , ` but as I should still be on the sorcerer 's table unless I had , I do not regret it . Are we pursued , think you ? How lucky we were to escape ! ' ' I only trust that we may escape cats and traps , and reach the Golden Branch soon , ' said the fat Mouse . ` You know the way then ? ' said the other . ` Oh dear , yes ! as well as the way to my own house , Madam . This Golden Branch is indeed a marvel , a single leaf from it makes one rich for ever . It breaks enchantments , and makes all who approach it young and beautiful .
We must set out XXXXX it at the break of day . '
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