when night came, the lion turned into a handsome man, and their wedding was celebrated with great magnificence. they lived happily together, remained awake at night, and slept in the daytime. one day he came and said, "to-morrow there is a feast in thy father’s house, because your eldest sister is to be married, and if thou art inclined to go there, my lions shall conduct thee." she said, "yes, i should very much like to see my father again," and went thither, accompanied by the lions.