` Truly , ' said the second crow ; ` for to-morrow , when midday strikes , the bridge over the Gold Stream will break just as they are driving over it . But , listen ! whoever overhears and tells what we have said will be turned to stone up to his knees . ' The crows had hardly done speaking when away they flew . And close upon them followed three pigeons . ` Even if the prince and princess get safe over the bridge they will perish , ' said they ; ` for the king is going to send a carriage to meet them which looks as new as paint . But when they are seated in it a raging wind will rise and whirl the carriage away into the clouds . Then it will fall suddenly to earth , and they will be killed . But anyone who hears and betrays what we have said will be turned to stone up to his waist . ' With that the pigeons flew off and three eagles took their places , and this is what they said : ` If the young couple does manage to escape the dangers of the bridge and the carriage , the king means to send them each a splendid gold embroidered robe . When they put these on they will be burnt up at once . But whoever hears and repeats this will turn to stone from head to foot . ' Early next morning the travellers got up and breakfasted . They began to tell each other their dreams . At last the servant said : ` Gracious prince , I dreamt that if your Royal Highness would grant all I asked we should get home safe and sound ; but if you did not we should certainly be lost . My dreams never deceive me , so I entreat you to follow my advice during the rest of the journey . ' ` Do n't make such a fuss about a dream , ' said the prince ; ` dreams are but clouds . Still , to prevent your being anxious I will promise to do as you wish . ' With that they set out on their journey . At midday they reached the Gold Stream .
When they got XXXXX the bridge the servant said : ` Let us leave the carriage here , my prince , and walk a little way .
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