on the first day of the wedding ceremonies, she turned her wishing-ring, and said, "a dress as bright as the sun." instantly the dress lay before her, and it was as bright as if it had been woven of real sunbeams. when all the guests were assembled, she entered the hall. every one was amazed at the beautiful dress, and the bride most of all, and as pretty dresses were the things she had most delight in, she went to the stranger and asked if she would sell it to her. "not for money," she answered, "but if i may pass the first night outside the door of the room where your betrothed sleeps, i will give it up to you." the bride could not overcome her desire and consented, but she mixed a sleeping-draught with the wine her betrothed took at night, which made him fall into a deep sleep, when all had become quiet, the king’s daughter crouched down by the door of the bedroom, opened it just a little, and cried,