Only by the mirror had he been able to know how fair she was.

And the voyage was long; and on the way, the girl, who thought she was going to be this king's bride, became sincerely attached to him, after the manner of a child with a brother; and he also in his heart became much attached to her.

But it was his duty to give her up.

At last they reached the palace of the Spirit-king; and the figure of the old man came forth and said, "My son, you have done well and kept your promise.

This maiden is all that I could have wished for; and I accept her.