But mind what you are about, you know." "Why do you say that ?" "If you're after any mischief, she'll make you repent it." "The best thing that could happen under the circumstances," remarked the prince.
"What do you mean by that ?" asked the cook.
"Why, it stands to reason," answered the prince "that if you wish to do anything wrong, the best thing for you is to be made to repent of it." "I see," said the cook.

"Well, I think you may venture.

She's a good old soul." "Which way does it lie from here ?" asked the prince.
She gave him full instructions; and he left her with many thanks.
Being now refreshed, however, the prince did not go back to the cottage that day: he remained in the forest, amusing himself as best he could, but waiting anxiously for the night, in the hope that the princess would again appear.

Nor was he disappointed, for, directly the moon rose, he spied a glimmering shape far across the glade.

As it drew nearer, he saw it was she indeed--not dressed in white as before: in a pale blue like the sky, she looked lovelier still.