28 THE SLEEPING BEAUTY.

 

they were spoken, answered that he
loved her better than the whole world.
Then they talked for four hours together
and yet said not half of what they had
got to say.

In the meantime all the palace awaked,
every one thinking on his particular
business. The chief lady of honour,
being ready to die of hunger, grew very
impatient, and told the princess aloud,
that supper was served up. ‘The prince
then gave her his hand ; though her attire
was very magnificent, his royal highness
did not forget to tell her that she was
dressed like his great-grandmother ; but