When the Black Bull came and carried me away, I was terrified. He did me no harm, though. At the end of the day, he landed me in a bonny big castle. The next morning, the good people of the castle gave me an apple. They told me not to break into it unless I found myself in the worst situation that any mortal could ever be in.

I hope the apple will never have to be cut open or eaten. Let it remain perfect forever!

The Lady of the Black Bull in The Black Bull of Norroway, Blue Fairy Book. Illustration by H.J. Ford.