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this had led her to give up the chain, as well as to become
a good sprite at last.

“ Danger was not over for the dove mother’s little daughter.
Scarcely had she quitted the fairy kingdom when she heard
behind her a rumbling like distant thunder. This sound was
caused by Giant Drubb, who was tramping after the bold girl
who had robbed him of his iron dagger to release Queen Kor-
nor from her enchantment under the sea.

“Snowdrop, with the aid of her ring, changed herself into a
lily, which held the chain in its cup securely, and the giant
strode on without noticing the flower trembling on its stalk.
Afterwards she resumed her journey, and walked behind the
giant, keeping out of range of his many eyes, that looked
in all directions.