"ah," said he, "i cannot finish the first piece of work, how will it be with the others? i came forth to seek a king’s daughter who is said to dwell here, but i have not found her, and i will go farther." "stay here," said the maiden, "i will help thee out of thy difficulty. thou art tired, lay thy head in my lap, and sleep. when thou awakest again, thy work will be done." the drummer did not need to be told that twice.