why did I not follow the old man 's advice ? Why did I leave her alone ? And besides , it depends on me to break the spell , and I love her too much to let her remain like this . ' So he presented the gypsy to the lords and ladies of the Court , explaining to them the terrible misfortune which had befallen his beautiful bride . They all pretended to believe it , and the ladies at once put on the false princess the rich dresses they had brought for Zizi . She was then perched on the top of a magnificent ambling palfrey , and they set forth to the castle . But unluckily the rich dress and jewels only made Titty look uglier still , and Desire could not help feeling hot and uncomfortable when he made his entry with her into the city . Bells were pealing , chimes ringing , and the people filling the streets and standing at their doors to watch the procession go by , and they could hardly believe their eyes as they saw what a strange bride their Prince had chosen . In order to do her more honour , Tubby came to meet her at the foot of the great marble staircase . At the sight of the hideous creature he almost fell backwards . ` What ! ' he cried . ` Is this the wonderful beauty ? ' ` Yes , father , it is she , ' replied Desire with a sheepish look . ` But she has been bewitched by a wicked sorceress , and will not regain her beauty until she is my wife . ' ` Does she say so ? Well , if you believe that , you may drink cold water and think it bacon , ' the unhappy Tubby answered crossly . 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 XXXXX a little .
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