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After she departed, the brother, who had
brought the Dancing Water, returned, and his
sister said to him, «My brother, do you know
what you must fetch for me if you love me? You
must fetch the Singing Apple.»
«I understand, sister, and I’ll go and get it.»
The next morning he mounted his horse and
went straight to the first hermit, who said to
him, «Where are you going, cavalier?»
«I’m going to fetch the Singing Apple.»
«You’re heading for trouble, my son. But keep
on traveling until you meet a hermit older than I.»
So he continued his journey until he
encountered the second hermit who said,
«Where are you going, cavalier?»
«I’m going to fetch the Singing Apple.»
«It’s quite a task to get the Singing Apple. So
listen to what you must do. First you must
climb the mountain. Beware of the giants, the
door, and the lions. Then you will find a little
door and a pair of scissors in it. If the scissors
are open, enter. If they are closed, do not risk
it. Now get out of here!»
The young man continued on his way, and after
and found the situation favorable.When he saw
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