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the fairies they could find in the

whole kingdom (they found

seven), that every one of them

might give her a gift, as was the

custom of fairies in those days.

By this means the princess had

all the perfections imaginable.

After the ceremonies of the

christening were over, all the

company returned to the king's

palace, where was prepared a

great feast for the fairies. There

was placed before every one of

them a magnificent cover with a

case of massive gold, wherein

were a spoon, knife, and fork, all

of pure gold set with ______

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