The princess said: "Show thyself, dear friend."

The soldier removed his cap of invisibility, took her by the white

hand, and began to kiss her on the sweet mouth.

"Here is the riddle for you," said the fair princess: "I am the

home-made casket, and the golden key is my faithful husband."

The wooers had to turn their wagon-shafts around. They all drove home,

and the princess began to live with her husband, to live and win

wealth.

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