queen to the greatest prince that reigns."

She then let them down into the well again, and so went on her
journey. She had not travelled long before she saw a king hunting in
the park with his nobles. She would have avoided him, but the king,
having caught a sight of her, approached, and what with her beauty and
sweet voice, fell desperately in love with her, and soon induced her
to marry him.

This king finding that she was the King of Colchester's daughter,
ordered some chariots to be got ready, that he might pay the king, his
father-in-law, a visit. The chariot in which the king and queen rode
was adorned with rich gems of gold. The king, her father, was at first
astonished that his daughter had been so fortunate, till the young
king let him know of all that had happened. Great was the joy at Court
amongst all, with the exception of the queen and her club-footed
daughter, who were ready to burst with envy. The rejoicings, with
feasting and dancing, continued many days. Then at length they
returned home with the dowry her father gave her.

The hump-backed princess, perceiving that her sister had been so lucky
in seeking her fortune, wanted to do the same; so she told her mother,
and all preparations were made, and she was furnished with rich
dresses, and with sugar, almonds, and sweetmeats, in great quantities,
and a large bottle of Malaga sack. With these she went the same road
as her sister; and coming near the cave, the old man said: "Young
woman, whither so fast?"

"What's that to you?" said she.