The king turned to his mother-in-law, and said--

"Some one should reward my tale. I should like to know what punishment

the taking of such an innocent life deserves."

The false hag did not know that her own treachery was aimed at, so she

said boldly--

"For my part, I certainly think she should be put into boiling lead."

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