raging wind will rise and whirl the carriage away into the clouds.
Then it will fall suddenly to earth, and they will be killed. But
anyone who hears and betrays what we have said will be turned to
stone up to his waist.'

With that the pigeons flew off and three eagles took their places,
and this is what they said:

'If the young couple does manage to escape the dangers of the
bridge and the carriage, the king means to send them each a
splendid gold embroidered robe. When they put these on they will
be burnt up at once. But whoever hears and repeats this will turn to
stone from head to foot.'

Early next morning the travellers got up and breakfasted. They
began to tell each other their dreams. At last the servant said:

'Gracious prince, I dreamt that if your Royal Highness would grant
all I asked we should get home safe and sound; but if you did not
we should certainly be lost. My dreams never deceive me, so I
entreat you to follow my advice during the rest of the journey.'

'Don't make such a fuss about a dream,' said the prince; 'dreams are
but clouds. Still, to prevent your being anxious I will promise to do
as you wish.'

With that they set out on their journey.

At midday they reached the Gold Stream. When they got to the
bridge the servant said: 'Let us leave the carriage here, my prince,