When the princess grew up, she was betrothed to a prince who lived a long way away. Before she set off on her journey, her mother packed up many costly things for her: jewels, gold, silver, trinkets, and fine dresses. She also gave her a waiting-maid to ride with her...
Now that I’ve captured the flower queen’s daughter, I can sleep in peace. Everything’s under control. In a year’s time, I’ll wake and throw my weight around, just to remind everyone who’s in charge. Then I’ll go back to sleep...
I will not marry the evil magician, not now, not ever. He tries to force me by trapping me in a glass coffin and burying me underground, along with all my land, and all my people. He can do all that, but he will never change my heart. Love will find me someday. I know...
The fairies have raised me and given me everything beautiful and rare, and yet they confine me in a tower, high in the air. I only know fairies. I have no other companions but a parrot and a dog who can both talk. Yet they can tell me nothing more than I already know....
