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luminous forest, and that certainly he had
gone there. At this intelligence they
determined to send several persons after him,
and she charged them, to tell him she
implored him to return.
In the meantime, the wicked Feintise was very
anxious to know the result of her advice;
when she heard that Cheri had already set out,

she was delighted, not doubting that he would
make more speed than those who followed
him, and that some mischief would befal him.
She ran to the palace, full of this hope, and
reported to the Queen-Mother all that had
passed. "I admit, Madam," said she, "that I can
no longer doubt that they are the three

Princes, and their sister. They have stars upon
their foreheads, chains of gold round their
necks, their hair is most beautiful, and jewels
continually fall from it. I have seen the
Princess adorned with some which I put into
her cradle, although not so valuable as those
that fall from her hair. I no longer therefore
doubt their return, notwithstanding the care I
had taken to prevent it; but, Madam. I will rid

you of them, and as it is the only means of
repairing my fault, I entreat you to give me
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