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rent a house opposite to the royal palace.» So
they all went to the city and rented a palace.
Since they had plenty of money, they bought
chairs, bed, and sofas. Indeed they furnished
the house it as if they had been royalty and had
coaches, horses, and everything they needed.
When their aunts saw these young people, you
can imagine their fright! «The’re alive!» they
said. It was impossible to mistake them, for
there were the apples in the boy’s hands, and a
star on the girl’s forehead. So they summoned
the midwife and said to her, «Old woman,
what does this mean? Are our nephews and
niece alive?» The midwife went to the window
and watched until she saw the two brothers
depart. Then, when she knew the maiden was
alone, she went over as if to make visit to the
new house. As she entered, she said, «How are
these things going for you, my daughter? You’re
happy here, aren’t you? You seem to have
everything, but do you know what would make
you happy? It’s the Dancing Water. If your
brothers love you, they will fetch it for you!».
The midwife remainde a while longer and then
departed.

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