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"There was once a poor man and a poor woman who had nothing but a little cottage, and who earned their bread by fishing, and always lived from hand to mouth. But it came to pass one day when the man was sitting by the water-side, and casting his net, that he drew out a fish entirely of gold. As he was looking at the fish, full of astonishment, it began to speak and said, listen, fisherman, if you will throw me back again into the water, I will change your little hut into a splendid castle.",
"Then the fisherman answered, of what use is a castle to me, if I have nothing to eat. The gold fish continued, that shall be taken care of, there will be a cupboard in the castle in which, when you open it, shall be dishes of the most delicate meats, and as many of them as you can desire. If that be true, said the man, then I can well do you a favor. Yes, said the fish, there is, however, the condition that you shall disclose to no one in the world, whosoever he may be, whence your good luck has come, if you speak but one single word, all will be over. Then the man threw the wonderful fish back again into the water, and went home.",
"But where his hovel had formerly stood, now stood a great castle. He opened wide his eyes, entered, and saw his wife dressed in beautiful clothes, sitting in a splendid room, and she was quite delighted, and said, husband, how has all this come to pass. It suits me very well. Yes, said the man, it suits me too, but I am frightfully hungry, just give me something to eat. Said the wife, but I have got nothing and don't know where to find anything in this new house. There is no need of your knowing, said the man, for I see yonder a great cupboard, just unlock it. When she opened it, there stood cakes, meat, fruit, wine, quite a bright prospect.",
"Then the woman cried joyfully, what more can you want, my dear. And they sat down, and ate and drank together. When they had had enough, the woman said, but husband, whence come all these riches. Alas, answered he, do not question me about it, for I dare not tell you anything. If I disclose it to anyone, then all our good fortune will disappear. Very good, said she, if I am not to know anything, then I do not want to know anything. However, she was not in earnest. She never rested day or night, and she goaded her husband until in his impatience he revealed that all was owing to a wonderful golden fish which he had caught, and to which in return he had given its liberty. And as soon as the secret was out, the splendid castle with the cupboard immediately disappeared, they were once more in the old fisherman's hut, and the man was obliged to follow his former trade and fish.",
"But fortune would so have it, that he once more drew out the golden fish. Listen, said the fish, if you will throw me back into the water again, I will once more give you the castle with the cupboard full of roast and boiled meats. Only be firm, for your life's sake don't reveal from whom you have it, or you will lose it all again. I will take good care, answered the fisherman, and threw the fish back into the water. Now at home everything was once more in its former magnificence, and the wife was overjoyed at their good fortune, but curiosity left her no peace, so that after a couple of days she began to ask again how it had come to pass, and how he had managed to secure it. The man kept silence for a short time, but at last she made him so angry that he broke out, and betrayed the secret.",
"In an instant the castle disappeared, and they were back again in their old hut. Now you have got what you want, said he, and we can gnaw at a bare bone again. Ah, said the woman, I had rather not have riches if I am not to know from whom they come, for then I have no peace.",
"The man went back to fish, and after a while he chanced to draw out the gold fish for a third time. Listen, said the fish, I see very well that I am fated to fall into your hands, take me home and cut me into six pieces. Give your wife two of them to eat, two to your horse and bury two of them in the ground, then they will bring you a blessing. The fisherman took the fish home with him, and did as it had bidden him. It came to pass, however, that from the two pieces that were buried in the ground two golden lilies sprang up, that the horse had two golden foals, and the fisherman's wife bore two children who were made entirely of gold. The children grew up, became tall and handsome, and the lilies and horses grew likewise. Then they said, father, we want to mount our golden steeds and travel out in the world. But he answered sorrowfully, how shall I bear it if you go away, and I know not how it fares with you. Then they said, the two golden lilies remain here. By them you can see how it is with us. If they are fresh, then we are in health. If they are withered, we are ill. If they perish, then we are dead.",
"So they rode forth and came to an inn, in which were many people, and when they perceived the gold-children they began to laugh, and jeer. When one of them heard the mocking he felt ashamed and would not go out into the world, but turned back and went home again to his father. But the other rode forward and reached a great forest. As he was about to enter it, the people said, it is not safe for you to ride through, the wood is full of robbers who would treat you badly. You will fare ill, and when they see that you are all of gold, and your horse likewise, they will assuredly kill you.",
"But he would not allow himself to be frightened, and said, I must and will ride through it. Then he took bear-skins and covered himself and his horse with them, so that the gold was no more to be seen, and rode fearlessly into the forest. When he had ridden onward a little he heard a rustling in the bushes, and heard voices speaking together. From one side came cries of, there is one, but from the other, let him go, 'tis a bearskin, as poor and bare as a church-mouse, what should we gain from him. So the gold-child rode joyfully through the forest, and no evil befell him.",
"One day he entered a village wherein he saw a maiden, who was so beautiful that he did not believe that any more beautiful than she existed in the world. And as such a mighty love took possession of him, he went up to her and said, I love you with my whole heart, will you be my wife. He, too, pleased the maiden so much that she agreed and said, yes, I will be your wife, and be true to you my whole life long.",
"Then they were married, and just as they were in the greatest happiness, home came the father of the bride, and when he saw that his daughter's wedding was being celebrated, he was astonished, and said, where is the bridegroom. They showed him the gold-child, who, however, still wore his bear-skins. Then the father said wrathfully, a bearskin shall never have my daughter. And was about to kill him. Then the bride begged as hard as she could, and said, he is my husband, and I love him with all my heart. Until at last he allowed himself to be appeased. Nevertheless the idea never left his thoughts, so that next morning he rose early, wishing to see whether his daughter's husband was a common ragged beggar. But when he peeped in, he saw a magnificent golden man in the bed, and the cast-off bear-skins lying on the ground. Then he went back and thought, what a good thing it was that I restrained my anger. I would have committed a great crime.",
"But the gold-child dreamed that he rode out to hunt a splendid stag, and when he awoke in the morning, he said to his wife, I must go out hunting. She was uneasy, and begged him to stay there, and said, you might easily meet with a great misfortune. But he answered, I must and will go.",
"Thereupon he got up, and rode forth into the forest, and it was not long before a fine stag crossed his path exactly according to his dream. He aimed and was about to shoot it, when the stag ran away. He gave chase over hedges and ditches for the whole day without feeling tired, but in the evening the stag vanished from his sight, and when the gold-child looked round him, he was standing before a little house, wherein sat a witch.",
"He knocked and a little old woman came out and asked, what are you doing so late in the midst of the great forest. Have you not seen a stag. Yes, answered she, I know the stag well. And thereupon a little dog which had come out of the house with her, barked at the man violently. Will you be silent, you odious toad, said he, or I will shoot you dead. Then the witch cried out in a passion, what will you slay my little dog. And immediately transformed him, so that he lay like a stone, and his bride awaited him in vain and thought, that which I so greatly dreaded, which lay so heavily on my heart, has come upon him.",
"But at home the other brother was standing by the gold-lilies, when one of them suddenly drooped. Good heavens, said he, my brother has met with some great misfortune I must away to see if I can possibly rescue him. Then the father said, stay here, if I lose you also, what shall I do. But he answered, I must and will go forth.",
"Then he mounted his golden horse, and rode forth and entered the great forest, where his brother lay turned to stone. The old witch came out of her house and called him, wishing to entrap him also, but he did not go near her, and said, I will shoot you, if you will not bring my brother to life again. She touched the stone, though very unwillingly, with her forefinger, and he was immediately restored to his human shape. And the two gold-children rejoiced when they saw each other again, kissed and caressed each other, and rode away together out of the forest the one home to his bride, and the other to his father.",
"The father then said, I knew well that you had rescued your brother, for the golden lily suddenly rose up and blossomed out again. Then they lived happily, and they prospered until their death."
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"body_text": "There was once a poor man and a poor woman who had nothing but a little cottage, and who earned their bread by fishing, and always lived from hand to mouth. But it came to pass one day when the man was sitting by the water-side, and casting his net, that he drew out a fish entirely of gold. As he was looking at the fish, full of astonishment, it began to speak and said, listen, fisherman, if you will throw me back again into the water, I will change your little hut into a splendid castle.\n\nThen the fisherman answered, of what use is a castle to me, if I have nothing to eat. The gold fish continued, that shall be taken care of, there will be a cupboard in the castle in which, when you open it, shall be dishes of the most delicate meats, and as many of them as you can desire. If that be true, said the man, then I can well do you a favor. Yes, said the fish, there is, however, the condition that you shall disclose to no one in the world, whosoever he may be, whence your good luck has come, if you speak but one single word, all will be over. Then the man threw the wonderful fish back again into the water, and went home.\n\nBut where his hovel had formerly stood, now stood a great castle. He opened wide his eyes, entered, and saw his wife dressed in beautiful clothes, sitting in a splendid room, and she was quite delighted, and said, husband, how has all this come to pass. It suits me very well. Yes, said the man, it suits me too, but I am frightfully hungry, just give me something to eat. Said the wife, but I have got nothing and don't know where to find anything in this new house. There is no need of your knowing, said the man, for I see yonder a great cupboard, just unlock it. When she opened it, there stood cakes, meat, fruit, wine, quite a bright prospect.\n\nThen the woman cried joyfully, what more can you want, my dear. And they sat down, and ate and drank together. When they had had enough, the woman said, but husband, whence come all these riches. Alas, answered he, do not question me about it, for I dare not tell you anything. If I disclose it to anyone, then all our good fortune will disappear. Very good, said she, if I am not to know anything, then I do not want to know anything. However, she was not in earnest. She never rested day or night, and she goaded her husband until in his impatience he revealed that all was owing to a wonderful golden fish which he had caught, and to which in return he had given its liberty. And as soon as the secret was out, the splendid castle with the cupboard immediately disappeared, they were once more in the old fisherman's hut, and the man was obliged to follow his former trade and fish.\n\nBut fortune would so have it, that he once more drew out the golden fish. Listen, said the fish, if you will throw me back into the water again, I will once more give you the castle with the cupboard full of roast and boiled meats. Only be firm, for your life's sake don't reveal from whom you have it, or you will lose it all again. I will take good care, answered the fisherman, and threw the fish back into the water. Now at home everything was once more in its former magnificence, and the wife was overjoyed at their good fortune, but curiosity left her no peace, so that after a couple of days she began to ask again how it had come to pass, and how he had managed to secure it. The man kept silence for a short time, but at last she made him so angry that he broke out, and betrayed the secret.\n\nIn an instant the castle disappeared, and they were back again in their old hut. Now you have got what you want, said he, and we can gnaw at a bare bone again. Ah, said the woman, I had rather not have riches if I am not to know from whom they come, for then I have no peace.\n\nThe man went back to fish, and after a while he chanced to draw out the gold fish for a third time. Listen, said the fish, I see very well that I am fated to fall into your hands, take me home and cut me into six pieces. Give your wife two of them to eat, two to your horse and bury two of them in the ground, then they will bring you a blessing. The fisherman took the fish home with him, and did as it had bidden him. It came to pass, however, that from the two pieces that were buried in the ground two golden lilies sprang up, that the horse had two golden foals, and the fisherman's wife bore two children who were made entirely of gold. The children grew up, became tall and handsome, and the lilies and horses grew likewise. Then they said, father, we want to mount our golden steeds and travel out in the world. But he answered sorrowfully, how shall I bear it if you go away, and I know not how it fares with you. Then they said, the two golden lilies remain here. By them you can see how it is with us. If they are fresh, then we are in health. If they are withered, we are ill. If they perish, then we are dead.\n\nSo they rode forth and came to an inn, in which were many people, and when they perceived the gold-children they began to laugh, and jeer. When one of them heard the mocking he felt ashamed and would not go out into the world, but turned back and went home again to his father. But the other rode forward and reached a great forest. As he was about to enter it, the people said, it is not safe for you to ride through, the wood is full of robbers who would treat you badly. You will fare ill, and when they see that you are all of gold, and your horse likewise, they will assuredly kill you.\n\nBut he would not allow himself to be frightened, and said, I must and will ride through it. Then he took bear-skins and covered himself and his horse with them, so that the gold was no more to be seen, and rode fearlessly into the forest. When he had ridden onward a little he heard a rustling in the bushes, and heard voices speaking together. From one side came cries of, there is one, but from the other, let him go, 'tis a bearskin, as poor and bare as a church-mouse, what should we gain from him. So the gold-child rode joyfully through the forest, and no evil befell him.\n\nOne day he entered a village wherein he saw a maiden, who was so beautiful that he did not believe that any more beautiful than she existed in the world. And as such a mighty love took possession of him, he went up to her and said, I love you with my whole heart, will you be my wife. He, too, pleased the maiden so much that she agreed and said, yes, I will be your wife, and be true to you my whole life long.\n\nThen they were married, and just as they were in the greatest happiness, home came the father of the bride, and when he saw that his daughter's wedding was being celebrated, he was astonished, and said, where is the bridegroom. They showed him the gold-child, who, however, still wore his bear-skins. Then the father said wrathfully, a bearskin shall never have my daughter. And was about to kill him. Then the bride begged as hard as she could, and said, he is my husband, and I love him with all my heart. Until at last he allowed himself to be appeased. Nevertheless the idea never left his thoughts, so that next morning he rose early, wishing to see whether his daughter's husband was a common ragged beggar. But when he peeped in, he saw a magnificent golden man in the bed, and the cast-off bear-skins lying on the ground. Then he went back and thought, what a good thing it was that I restrained my anger. I would have committed a great crime.\n\nBut the gold-child dreamed that he rode out to hunt a splendid stag, and when he awoke in the morning, he said to his wife, I must go out hunting. She was uneasy, and begged him to stay there, and said, you might easily meet with a great misfortune. But he answered, I must and will go.\n\nThereupon he got up, and rode forth into the forest, and it was not long before a fine stag crossed his path exactly according to his dream. He aimed and was about to shoot it, when the stag ran away. He gave chase over hedges and ditches for the whole day without feeling tired, but in the evening the stag vanished from his sight, and when the gold-child looked round him, he was standing before a little house, wherein sat a witch.\n\nHe knocked and a little old woman came out and asked, what are you doing so late in the midst of the great forest. Have you not seen a stag. Yes, answered she, I know the stag well. And thereupon a little dog which had come out of the house with her, barked at the man violently. Will you be silent, you odious toad, said he, or I will shoot you dead. Then the witch cried out in a passion, what will you slay my little dog. And immediately transformed him, so that he lay like a stone, and his bride awaited him in vain and thought, that which I so greatly dreaded, which lay so heavily on my heart, has come upon him.\n\nBut at home the other brother was standing by the gold-lilies, when one of them suddenly drooped. Good heavens, said he, my brother has met with some great misfortune I must away to see if I can possibly rescue him. Then the father said, stay here, if I lose you also, what shall I do. But he answered, I must and will go forth.\n\nThen he mounted his golden horse, and rode forth and entered the great forest, where his brother lay turned to stone. The old witch came out of her house and called him, wishing to entrap him also, but he did not go near her, and said, I will shoot you, if you will not bring my brother to life again. She touched the stone, though very unwillingly, with her forefinger, and he was immediately restored to his human shape. And the two gold-children rejoiced when they saw each other again, kissed and caressed each other, and rode away together out of the forest the one home to his bride, and the other to his father.\n\nThe father then said, I knew well that you had rescued your brother, for the golden lily suddenly rose up and blossomed out again. Then they lived happily, and they prospered until their death.",
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"There was once a poor man and a poor woman who had nothing but a little cottage, and who earned their bread by fishing, and always lived from hand to mouth. But it came to pass one day when the man was sitting by the water-side, and casting his net, that he drew out a fish entirely of gold. As he was looking at the fish, full of astonishment, it began to speak and said, listen, fisherman, if you will throw me back again into the water, I will change your little hut into a splendid castle.",
"Then the fisherman answered, of what use is a castle to me, if I have nothing to eat. The gold fish continued, that shall be taken care of, there will be a cupboard in the castle in which, when you open it, shall be dishes of the most delicate meats, and as many of them as you can desire. If that be true, said the man, then I can well do you a favor. Yes, said the fish, there is, however, the condition that you shall disclose to no one in the world, whosoever he may be, whence your good luck has come, if you speak but one single word, all will be over. Then the man threw the wonderful fish back again into the water, and went home.",
"But where his hovel had formerly stood, now stood a great castle. He opened wide his eyes, entered, and saw his wife dressed in beautiful clothes, sitting in a splendid room, and she was quite delighted, and said, husband, how has all this come to pass. It suits me very well. Yes, said the man, it suits me too, but I am frightfully hungry, just give me something to eat. Said the wife, but I have got nothing and don't know where to find anything in this new house. There is no need of your knowing, said the man, for I see yonder a great cupboard, just unlock it. When she opened it, there stood cakes, meat, fruit, wine, quite a bright prospect.",
"Then the woman cried joyfully, what more can you want, my dear. And they sat down, and ate and drank together. When they had had enough, the woman said, but husband, whence come all these riches. Alas, answered he, do not question me about it, for I dare not tell you anything. If I disclose it to anyone, then all our good fortune will disappear. Very good, said she, if I am not to know anything, then I do not want to know anything. However, she was not in earnest. She never rested day or night, and she goaded her husband until in his impatience he revealed that all was owing to a wonderful golden fish which he had caught, and to which in return he had given its liberty. And as soon as the secret was out, the splendid castle with the cupboard immediately disappeared, they were once more in the old fisherman's hut, and the man was obliged to follow his former trade and fish.",
"But fortune would so have it, that he once more drew out the golden fish. Listen, said the fish, if you will throw me back into the water again, I will once more give you the castle with the cupboard full of roast and boiled meats. Only be firm, for your life's sake don't reveal from whom you have it, or you will lose it all again. I will take good care, answered the fisherman, and threw the fish back into the water. Now at home everything was once more in its former magnificence, and the wife was overjoyed at their good fortune, but curiosity left her no peace, so that after a couple of days she began to ask again how it had come to pass, and how he had managed to secure it. The man kept silence for a short time, but at last she made him so angry that he broke out, and betrayed the secret.",
"In an instant the castle disappeared, and they were back again in their old hut. Now you have got what you want, said he, and we can gnaw at a bare bone again. Ah, said the woman, I had rather not have riches if I am not to know from whom they come, for then I have no peace.",
"The man went back to fish, and after a while he chanced to draw out the gold fish for a third time. Listen, said the fish, I see very well that I am fated to fall into your hands, take me home and cut me into six pieces. Give your wife two of them to eat, two to your horse and bury two of them in the ground, then they will bring you a blessing. The fisherman took the fish home with him, and did as it had bidden him. It came to pass, however, that from the two pieces that were buried in the ground two golden lilies sprang up, that the horse had two golden foals, and the fisherman's wife bore two children who were made entirely of gold. The children grew up, became tall and handsome, and the lilies and horses grew likewise. Then they said, father, we want to mount our golden steeds and travel out in the world. But he answered sorrowfully, how shall I bear it if you go away, and I know not how it fares with you. Then they said, the two golden lilies remain here. By them you can see how it is with us. If they are fresh, then we are in health. If they are withered, we are ill. If they perish, then we are dead.",
"So they rode forth and came to an inn, in which were many people, and when they perceived the gold-children they began to laugh, and jeer. When one of them heard the mocking he felt ashamed and would not go out into the world, but turned back and went home again to his father. But the other rode forward and reached a great forest. As he was about to enter it, the people said, it is not safe for you to ride through, the wood is full of robbers who would treat you badly. You will fare ill, and when they see that you are all of gold, and your horse likewise, they will assuredly kill you.",
"But he would not allow himself to be frightened, and said, I must and will ride through it. Then he took bear-skins and covered himself and his horse with them, so that the gold was no more to be seen, and rode fearlessly into the forest. When he had ridden onward a little he heard a rustling in the bushes, and heard voices speaking together. From one side came cries of, there is one, but from the other, let him go, 'tis a bearskin, as poor and bare as a church-mouse, what should we gain from him. So the gold-child rode joyfully through the forest, and no evil befell him.",
"One day he entered a village wherein he saw a maiden, who was so beautiful that he did not believe that any more beautiful than she existed in the world. And as such a mighty love took possession of him, he went up to her and said, I love you with my whole heart, will you be my wife. He, too, pleased the maiden so much that she agreed and said, yes, I will be your wife, and be true to you my whole life long.",
"Then they were married, and just as they were in the greatest happiness, home came the father of the bride, and when he saw that his daughter's wedding was being celebrated, he was astonished, and said, where is the bridegroom. They showed him the gold-child, who, however, still wore his bear-skins. Then the father said wrathfully, a bearskin shall never have my daughter. And was about to kill him. Then the bride begged as hard as she could, and said, he is my husband, and I love him with all my heart. Until at last he allowed himself to be appeased. Nevertheless the idea never left his thoughts, so that next morning he rose early, wishing to see whether his daughter's husband was a common ragged beggar. But when he peeped in, he saw a magnificent golden man in the bed, and the cast-off bear-skins lying on the ground. Then he went back and thought, what a good thing it was that I restrained my anger. I would have committed a great crime.",
"But the gold-child dreamed that he rode out to hunt a splendid stag, and when he awoke in the morning, he said to his wife, I must go out hunting. She was uneasy, and begged him to stay there, and said, you might easily meet with a great misfortune. But he answered, I must and will go.",
"Thereupon he got up, and rode forth into the forest, and it was not long before a fine stag crossed his path exactly according to his dream. He aimed and was about to shoot it, when the stag ran away. He gave chase over hedges and ditches for the whole day without feeling tired, but in the evening the stag vanished from his sight, and when the gold-child looked round him, he was standing before a little house, wherein sat a witch.",
"He knocked and a little old woman came out and asked, what are you doing so late in the midst of the great forest. Have you not seen a stag. Yes, answered she, I know the stag well. And thereupon a little dog which had come out of the house with her, barked at the man violently. Will you be silent, you odious toad, said he, or I will shoot you dead. Then the witch cried out in a passion, what will you slay my little dog. And immediately transformed him, so that he lay like a stone, and his bride awaited him in vain and thought, that which I so greatly dreaded, which lay so heavily on my heart, has come upon him.",
"But at home the other brother was standing by the gold-lilies, when one of them suddenly drooped. Good heavens, said he, my brother has met with some great misfortune I must away to see if I can possibly rescue him. Then the father said, stay here, if I lose you also, what shall I do. But he answered, I must and will go forth.",
"Then he mounted his golden horse, and rode forth and entered the great forest, where his brother lay turned to stone. The old witch came out of her house and called him, wishing to entrap him also, but he did not go near her, and said, I will shoot you, if you will not bring my brother to life again. She touched the stone, though very unwillingly, with her forefinger, and he was immediately restored to his human shape. And the two gold-children rejoiced when they saw each other again, kissed and caressed each other, and rode away together out of the forest the one home to his bride, and the other to his father.",
"The father then said, I knew well that you had rescued your brother, for the golden lily suddenly rose up and blossomed out again. Then they lived happily, and they prospered until their death."
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Yes, said the fish, there is, however, the condition that you shall disclose to no one in the world, whosoever he may be, whence your good luck has come, if you speak but one single word, all will be over. Then the man threw the wonderful fish back again into the water, and went home.\n\nBut where his hovel had formerly stood, now stood a great castle. He opened wide his eyes, entered, and saw his wife dressed in beautiful clothes, sitting in a splendid room, and she was quite delighted, and said, husband, how has all this come to pass. It suits me very well. Yes, said the man, it suits me too, but I am frightfully hungry, just give me something to eat. Said the wife, but I have got nothing and don't know where to find anything in this new house. There is no need of your knowing, said the man, for I see yonder a great cupboard, just unlock it. When she opened it, there stood cakes, meat, fruit, wine, quite a bright prospect.\n\nThen the woman cried joyfully, what more can you want, my dear. And they sat down, and ate and drank together. When they had had enough, the woman said, but husband, whence come all these riches. Alas, answered he, do not question me about it, for I dare not tell you anything. If I disclose it to anyone, then all our good fortune will disappear. Very good, said she, if I am not to know anything, then I do not want to know anything. However, she was not in earnest. She never rested day or night, and she goaded her husband until in his impatience he revealed that all was owing to a wonderful golden fish which he had caught, and to which in return he had given its liberty. And as soon as the secret was out, the splendid castle with the cupboard immediately disappeared, they were once more in the old fisherman's hut, and the man was obliged to follow his former trade and fish.\n\nBut fortune would so have it, that he once more drew out the golden fish. Listen, said the fish, if you will throw me back into the water again, I will once more give you the castle with the cupboard full of roast and boiled meats. Only be firm, for your life's sake don't reveal from whom you have it, or you will lose it all again. I will take good care, answered the fisherman, and threw the fish back into the water. Now at home everything was once more in its former magnificence, and the wife was overjoyed at their good fortune, but curiosity left her no peace, so that after a couple of days she began to ask again how it had come to pass, and how he had managed to secure it. The man kept silence for a short time, but at last she made him so angry that he broke out, and betrayed the secret.\n\nIn an instant the castle disappeared, and they were back again in their old hut. Now you have got what you want, said he, and we can gnaw at a bare bone again. Ah, said the woman, I had rather not have riches if I am not to know from whom they come, for then I have no peace.\n\nThe man went back to fish, and after a while he chanced to draw out the gold fish for a third time. Listen, said the fish, I see very well that I am fated to fall into your hands, take me home and cut me into six pieces. Give your wife two of them to eat, two to your horse and bury two of them in the ground, then they will bring you a blessing. The fisherman took the fish home with him, and did as it had bidden him. It came to pass, however, that from the two pieces that were buried in the ground two golden lilies sprang up, that the horse had two golden foals, and the fisherman's wife bore two children who were made entirely of gold. The children grew up, became tall and handsome, and the lilies and horses grew likewise. Then they said, father, we want to mount our golden steeds and travel out in the world. But he answered sorrowfully, how shall I bear it if you go away, and I know not how it fares with you. Then they said, the two golden lilies remain here. By them you can see how it is with us. If they are fresh, then we are in health. If they are withered, we are ill. If they perish, then we are dead.\n\nSo they rode forth and came to an inn, in which were many people, and when they perceived the gold-children they began to laugh, and jeer. When one of them heard the mocking he felt ashamed and would not go out into the world, but turned back and went home again to his father. But the other rode forward and reached a great forest. As he was about to enter it, the people said, it is not safe for you to ride through, the wood is full of robbers who would treat you badly. You will fare ill, and when they see that you are all of gold, and your horse likewise, they will assuredly kill you.\n\nBut he would not allow himself to be frightened, and said, I must and will ride through it. Then he took bear-skins and covered himself and his horse with them, so that the gold was no more to be seen, and rode fearlessly into the forest. When he had ridden onward a little he heard a rustling in the bushes, and heard voices speaking together. From one side came cries of, there is one, but from the other, let him go, 'tis a bearskin, as poor and bare as a church-mouse, what should we gain from him. So the gold-child rode joyfully through the forest, and no evil befell him.\n\nOne day he entered a village wherein he saw a maiden, who was so beautiful that he did not believe that any more beautiful than she existed in the world. And as such a mighty love took possession of him, he went up to her and said, I love you with my whole heart, will you be my wife. He, too, pleased the maiden so much that she agreed and said, yes, I will be your wife, and be true to you my whole life long.\n\nThen they were married, and just as they were in the greatest happiness, home came the father of the bride, and when he saw that his daughter's wedding was being celebrated, he was astonished, and said, where is the bridegroom. They showed him the gold-child, who, however, still wore his bear-skins. Then the father said wrathfully, a bearskin shall never have my daughter. And was about to kill him. Then the bride begged as hard as she could, and said, he is my husband, and I love him with all my heart. Until at last he allowed himself to be appeased. Nevertheless the idea never left his thoughts, so that next morning he rose early, wishing to see whether his daughter's husband was a common ragged beggar. But when he peeped in, he saw a magnificent golden man in the bed, and the cast-off bear-skins lying on the ground. Then he went back and thought, what a good thing it was that I restrained my anger. I would have committed a great crime.\n\nBut the gold-child dreamed that he rode out to hunt a splendid stag, and when he awoke in the morning, he said to his wife, I must go out hunting. She was uneasy, and begged him to stay there, and said, you might easily meet with a great misfortune. But he answered, I must and will go.\n\nThereupon he got up, and rode forth into the forest, and it was not long before a fine stag crossed his path exactly according to his dream. He aimed and was about to shoot it, when the stag ran away. He gave chase over hedges and ditches for the whole day without feeling tired, but in the evening the stag vanished from his sight, and when the gold-child looked round him, he was standing before a little house, wherein sat a witch.\n\nHe knocked and a little old woman came out and asked, what are you doing so late in the midst of the great forest. Have you not seen a stag. Yes, answered she, I know the stag well. And thereupon a little dog which had come out of the house with her, barked at the man violently. Will you be silent, you odious toad, said he, or I will shoot you dead. Then the witch cried out in a passion, what will you slay my little dog. And immediately transformed him, so that he lay like a stone, and his bride awaited him in vain and thought, that which I so greatly dreaded, which lay so heavily on my heart, has come upon him.\n\nBut at home the other brother was standing by the gold-lilies, when one of them suddenly drooped. Good heavens, said he, my brother has met with some great misfortune I must away to see if I can possibly rescue him. Then the father said, stay here, if I lose you also, what shall I do. But he answered, I must and will go forth.\n\nThen he mounted his golden horse, and rode forth and entered the great forest, where his brother lay turned to stone. The old witch came out of her house and called him, wishing to entrap him also, but he did not go near her, and said, I will shoot you, if you will not bring my brother to life again. She touched the stone, though very unwillingly, with her forefinger, and he was immediately restored to his human shape. And the two gold-children rejoiced when they saw each other again, kissed and caressed each other, and rode away together out of the forest the one home to his bride, and the other to his father.\n\nThe father then said, I knew well that you had rescued your brother, for the golden lily suddenly rose up and blossomed out again. Then they lived happily, and they prospered until their death.",
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"There was once a poor man and a poor woman who had nothing but a little cottage, and who earned their bread by fishing, and always lived from hand to mouth. But it came to pass one day when the man was sitting by the water-side, and casting his net, that he drew out a fish entirely of gold. As he was looking at the fish, full of astonishment, it began to speak and said, listen, fisherman, if you will throw me back again into the water, I will change your little hut into a splendid castle.",
"Then the fisherman answered, of what use is a castle to me, if I have nothing to eat. The gold fish continued, that shall be taken care of, there will be a cupboard in the castle in which, when you open it, shall be dishes of the most delicate meats, and as many of them as you can desire. If that be true, said the man, then I can well do you a favor. Yes, said the fish, there is, however, the condition that you shall disclose to no one in the world, whosoever he may be, whence your good luck has come, if you speak but one single word, all will be over. Then the man threw the wonderful fish back again into the water, and went home.",
"But where his hovel had formerly stood, now stood a great castle. He opened wide his eyes, entered, and saw his wife dressed in beautiful clothes, sitting in a splendid room, and she was quite delighted, and said, husband, how has all this come to pass. It suits me very well. Yes, said the man, it suits me too, but I am frightfully hungry, just give me something to eat. Said the wife, but I have got nothing and don't know where to find anything in this new house. There is no need of your knowing, said the man, for I see yonder a great cupboard, just unlock it. When she opened it, there stood cakes, meat, fruit, wine, quite a bright prospect.",
"Then the woman cried joyfully, what more can you want, my dear. And they sat down, and ate and drank together. When they had had enough, the woman said, but husband, whence come all these riches. Alas, answered he, do not question me about it, for I dare not tell you anything. If I disclose it to anyone, then all our good fortune will disappear. Very good, said she, if I am not to know anything, then I do not want to know anything. However, she was not in earnest. She never rested day or night, and she goaded her husband until in his impatience he revealed that all was owing to a wonderful golden fish which he had caught, and to which in return he had given its liberty.",
"And as soon as the secret was out, the splendid castle with the cupboard immediately disappeared, they were once more in the old fisherman's hut, and the man was obliged to follow his former trade and fish.",
"But fortune would so have it, that he once more drew out the golden fish. Listen, said the fish, if you will throw me back into the water again, I will once more give you the castle with the cupboard full of roast and boiled meats. Only be firm, for your life's sake don't reveal from whom you have it, or you will lose it all again. I will take good care, answered the fisherman, and threw the fish back into the water. Now at home everything was once more in its former magnificence, and the wife was overjoyed at their good fortune, but curiosity left her no peace, so that after a couple of days she began to ask again how it had come to pass, and how he had managed to secure it.",
"The man kept silence for a short time, but at last she made him so angry that he broke out, and betrayed the secret.",
"In an instant the castle disappeared, and they were back again in their old hut. Now you have got what you want, said he, and we can gnaw at a bare bone again. Ah, said the woman, I had rather not have riches if I am not to know from whom they come, for then I have no peace.",
"The man went back to fish, and after a while he chanced to draw out the gold fish for a third time. Listen, said the fish, I see very well that I am fated to fall into your hands, take me home and cut me into six pieces. Give your wife two of them to eat, two to your horse and bury two of them in the ground, then they will bring you a blessing. The fisherman took the fish home with him, and did as it had bidden him. It came to pass, however, that from the two pieces that were buried in the ground two golden lilies sprang up, that the horse had two golden foals, and the fisherman's wife bore two children who were made entirely of gold. The children grew up, became tall and handsome, and the lilies and horses grew likewise.",
"Then they said, father, we want to mount our golden steeds and travel out in the world. But he answered sorrowfully, how shall I bear it if you go away, and I know not how it fares with you. Then they said, the two golden lilies remain here. By them you can see how it is with us. If they are fresh, then we are in health. If they are withered, we are ill. If they perish, then we are dead.",
"So they rode forth and came to an inn, in which were many people, and when they perceived the gold-children they began to laugh, and jeer. When one of them heard the mocking he felt ashamed and would not go out into the world, but turned back and went home again to his father. But the other rode forward and reached a great forest. As he was about to enter it, the people said, it is not safe for you to ride through, the wood is full of robbers who would treat you badly. You will fare ill, and when they see that you are all of gold, and your horse likewise, they will assuredly kill you.",
"But he would not allow himself to be frightened, and said, I must and will ride through it. Then he took bear-skins and covered himself and his horse with them, so that the gold was no more to be seen, and rode fearlessly into the forest. When he had ridden onward a little he heard a rustling in the bushes, and heard voices speaking together. From one side came cries of, there is one, but from the other, let him go, 'tis a bearskin, as poor and bare as a church-mouse, what should we gain from him. So the gold-child rode joyfully through the forest, and no evil befell him.",
"One day he entered a village wherein he saw a maiden, who was so beautiful that he did not believe that any more beautiful than she existed in the world. And as such a mighty love took possession of him, he went up to her and said, I love you with my whole heart, will you be my wife. He, too, pleased the maiden so much that she agreed and said, yes, I will be your wife, and be true to you my whole life long.",
"Then they were married, and just as they were in the greatest happiness, home came the father of the bride, and when he saw that his daughter's wedding was being celebrated, he was astonished, and said, where is the bridegroom. They showed him the gold-child, who, however, still wore his bear-skins. Then the father said wrathfully, a bearskin shall never have my daughter. And was about to kill him. Then the bride begged as hard as she could, and said, he is my husband, and I love him with all my heart. Until at last he allowed himself to be appeased. Nevertheless the idea never left his thoughts, so that next morning he rose early, wishing to see whether his daughter's husband was a common ragged beggar.",
"But when he peeped in, he saw a magnificent golden man in the bed, and the cast-off bear-skins lying on the ground. Then he went back and thought, what a good thing it was that I restrained my anger. I would have committed a great crime.",
"But the gold-child dreamed that he rode out to hunt a splendid stag, and when he awoke in the morning, he said to his wife, I must go out hunting. She was uneasy, and begged him to stay there, and said, you might easily meet with a great misfortune. But he answered, I must and will go.",
"Thereupon he got up, and rode forth into the forest, and it was not long before a fine stag crossed his path exactly according to his dream. He aimed and was about to shoot it, when the stag ran away. He gave chase over hedges and ditches for the whole day without feeling tired, but in the evening the stag vanished from his sight, and when the gold-child looked round him, he was standing before a little house, wherein sat a witch.",
"He knocked and a little old woman came out and asked, what are you doing so late in the midst of the great forest. Have you not seen a stag. Yes, answered she, I know the stag well. And thereupon a little dog which had come out of the house with her, barked at the man violently. Will you be silent, you odious toad, said he, or I will shoot you dead. Then the witch cried out in a passion, what will you slay my little dog. And immediately transformed him, so that he lay like a stone, and his bride awaited him in vain and thought, that which I so greatly dreaded, which lay so heavily on my heart, has come upon him.",
"But at home the other brother was standing by the gold-lilies, when one of them suddenly drooped. Good heavens, said he, my brother has met with some great misfortune I must away to see if I can possibly rescue him. Then the father said, stay here, if I lose you also, what shall I do. But he answered, I must and will go forth.",
"Then he mounted his golden horse, and rode forth and entered the great forest, where his brother lay turned to stone. The old witch came out of her house and called him, wishing to entrap him also, but he did not go near her, and said, I will shoot you, if you will not bring my brother to life again. She touched the stone, though very unwillingly, with her forefinger, and he was immediately restored to his human shape. And the two gold-children rejoiced when they saw each other again, kissed and caressed each other, and rode away together out of the forest the one home to his bride, and the other to his father.",
"The father then said, I knew well that you had rescued your brother, for the golden lily suddenly rose up and blossomed out again. Then they lived happily, and they prospered until their death."
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"There was once a poor man and a poor woman who had nothing but a little cottage, and who earned their bread by fishing, and always lived from hand to mouth. But it came to pass one day when the man was sitting by the water-side, and casting his net, that he drew out a fish entirely of gold. As he was looking at the fish, full of astonishment, it began to speak and said, listen, fisherman, if you will throw me back again into the water, I will change your little hut into a splendid castle.",
"Then the fisherman answered, of what use is a castle to me, if I have nothing to eat. The gold fish continued, that shall be taken care of, there will be a cupboard in the castle in which, when you open it, shall be dishes of the most delicate meats, and as many of them as you can desire. If that be true, said the man, then I can well do you a favor. Yes, said the fish, there is, however, the condition that you shall disclose to no one in the world, whosoever he may be, whence your good luck has come, if you speak but one single word, all will be over. Then the man threw the wonderful fish back again into the water, and went home.",
"But where his hovel had formerly stood, now stood a great castle. He opened wide his eyes, entered, and saw his wife dressed in beautiful clothes, sitting in a splendid room, and she was quite delighted, and said, husband, how has all this come to pass. It suits me very well. Yes, said the man, it suits me too, but I am frightfully hungry, just give me something to eat. Said the wife, but I have got nothing and do not know where to find anything in this new house. There is no need of your knowing, said the man, for I see yonder a great cupboard, just unlock it. When she opened it, there stood cakes, meat, fruit, wine, quite a bright prospect.",
"Then the woman cried joyfully, what more can you want, my dear. And they sat down, and ate and drank together. When they had had enough, the woman said, but husband, whence come all these riches. Alas, answered he, do not question me about it, for I dare not tell you anything. If I disclose it to anyone, then all our good fortune will disappear. Very good, said she, if I am not to know anything, then I do not want to know anything. However, she was not in earnest. She never rested day or night, and she goaded her husband until in his impatience he revealed that all was owing to a wonderful golden fish which he had caught, and to which in return he had given its liberty. And as soon as the secret was out, the splendid castle with the cupboard immediately disappeared, they were once more in the old fisherman's hut, and the man was obliged to follow his former trade and fish.",
"But fortune would so have it, that he once more drew out the golden fish. Listen, said the fish, if you will throw me back into the water again, I will once more give you the castle with the cupboard full of roast and boiled meats. Only be firm, for your life's sake do not reveal from whom you have it, or you will lose it all again. I will take good care, answered the fisherman, and threw the fish back into the water. Now at home everything was once more in its former magnificence, and the wife was overjoyed at their good fortune, but curiosity left her no peace, so that after a couple of days she began to ask again how it had come to pass, and how he had managed to secure it. The man kept silence for a short time, but at last she made him so angry that he broke out, and betrayed the secret.",
"In an instant the castle disappeared, and they were back again in their old hut. Now you have got what you want, said he, and we can gnaw at a bare bone again. Ah, said the woman, I had rather not have riches if I am not to know from whom they come, for then I have no peace.",
"The man went back to fish, and after a while he chanced to draw out the gold fish for a third time. Listen, said the fish, I see very well that I am fated to fall into your hands, take me home and cut me into six pieces. Give your wife two of them to eat, two to your horse and bury two of them in the ground, then they will bring you a blessing. The fisherman took the fish home with him, and did as it had bidden him. It came to pass, however, that from the two pieces that were buried in the ground two golden lilies sprang up, that the horse had two golden foals, and the fisherman's wife bore two children who were made entirely of gold. The children grew up, became tall and handsome, and the lilies and horses grew likewise. Then they said, father, we want to mount our golden steeds and travel out in the world. But he answered sorrowfully, how shall I bear it if you go away, and I know not how it fares with you. Then they said, the two golden lilies remain here. By them you can see how it is with us. If they are fresh, then we are in health. If they are withered, we are ill. If they perish, then we are dead.",
"So they rode forth and came to an inn, in which were many people, and when they perceived the gold-children they began to laugh, and jeer. When one of them heard the mocking he felt ashamed and would not go out into the world, but turned back and went home again to his father. But the other rode forward and reached a great forest. As he was about to enter it, the people said, it is not safe for you to ride through, the wood is full of robbers who would treat you badly. You will fare ill, and when they see that you are all of gold, and your horse likewise, they will assuredly kill you.",
"But he would not allow himself to be frightened, and said, I must and will ride through it. Then he took bear-skins and covered himself and his horse with them, so that the gold was no more to be seen, and rode fearlessly into the forest. When he had ridden onward a little he heard a rustling in the bushes, and heard voices speaking together. From one side came cries of, there is one, but from the other, let him go, 'tis a bearskin, as poor and bare as a church-mouse, what should we gain from him. So the gold-child rode joyfully through the forest, and no evil befell him.",
"One day he entered a village wherein he saw a maiden, who was so beautiful that he did not believe that any more beautiful than she existed in the world. And as such a mighty love took possession of him, he went up to her and said, I love you with my whole heart, will you be my wife. He, too, pleased the maiden so much that she agreed and said, yes, I will be your wife, and be true to you my whole life long.",
"Then they were married, and just as they were in the greatest happiness, home came the father of the bride, and when he saw that his daughter's wedding was being celebrated, he was astonished, and said, where is the bridegroom. They showed him the gold-child, who, however, still wore his bear-skins. Then the father said wrathfully, a bearskin shall never have my daughter. And was about to kill him. Then the bride begged as hard as she could, and said, he is my husband, and I love him with all my heart. Until at last he allowed himself to be appeased. Nevertheless the idea never left his thoughts, so that next morning he rose early, wishing to see whether his daughter's husband was a common ragged beggar. But when he peeped in, he saw a magnificent golden man in the bed, and the cast-off bear-skins lying on the ground. Then he went back and thought, what a good thing it was that I restrained my anger. I would have committed a great crime.",
"But the gold-child dreamed that he rode out to hunt a splendid stag, and when he awoke in the morning, he said to his wife, I must go out hunting. She was uneasy, and begged him to stay there, and said, you might easily meet with a great misfortune. But he answered, I must and will go.",
"Thereupon he got up, and rode forth into the forest, and it was not long before a fine stag crossed his path exactly according to his dream. He aimed and was about to shoot it, when the stag ran away. He gave chase over hedges and ditches for the whole day without feeling tired, but in the evening the stag vanished from his sight, and when the gold-child looked round him, he was standing before a little house, wherein sat a witch.",
"He knocked and a little old woman came out and asked, what are you doing so late in the midst of the great forest. Have you not seen a stag. Yes, answered she, I know the stag well. And thereupon a little dog which had come out of the house with her, barked at the man violently. Will you be silent, you odious toad, said he, or I will shoot you dead. Then the witch cried out in a passion, what will you slay my little dog. And immediately transformed him, so that he lay like a stone, and his bride awaited him in vain and thought, that which I so greatly dreaded, which lay so heavily on my heart, has come upon him.",
"But at home the other brother was standing by the gold-lilies, when one of them suddenly drooped. Good heavens, said he, my brother has met with some great misfortune I must away to see if I can possibly rescue him. Then the father said, stay here, if I lose you also, what shall I do. But he answered, I must and will go forth.",
"Then he mounted his golden horse, and rode forth and entered the great forest, where his brother lay turned to stone. The old witch came out of her house and called him, wishing to entrap him also, but he did not go near her, and said, I will shoot you, if you will not bring my brother to life again. She touched the stone, though very unwillingly, with her forefinger, and he was immediately restored to his human shape. And the two gold-children rejoiced when they saw each other again, kissed and caressed each other, and rode away together out of the forest the one home to his bride, and the other to his father.",
"The father then said, I knew well that you had rescued your brother, for the golden lily suddenly rose up and blossomed out again. Then they lived happily, and they prospered until their death."
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"speech_safe_text": "There was once a poor man and a poor woman who had nothing but a little cottage, and who earned their bread by fishing, and always lived from hand to mouth. But it came to pass one day when the man was sitting by the water-side, and casting his net, that he drew out a fish entirely of gold. As he was looking at the fish, full of astonishment, it began to speak and said, listen, fisherman, if you will throw me back again into the water, I will change your little hut into a splendid castle.\n\nThen the fisherman answered, of what use is a castle to me, if I have nothing to eat. The gold fish continued, that shall be taken care of, there will be a cupboard in the castle in which, when you open it, shall be dishes of the most delicate meats, and as many of them as you can desire. If that be true, said the man, then I can well do you a favor. Yes, said the fish, there is, however, the condition that you shall disclose to no one in the world, whosoever he may be, whence your good luck has come, if you speak but one single word, all will be over. Then the man threw the wonderful fish back again into the water, and went home.\n\nBut where his hovel had formerly stood, now stood a great castle. He opened wide his eyes, entered, and saw his wife dressed in beautiful clothes, sitting in a splendid room, and she was quite delighted, and said, husband, how has all this come to pass. It suits me very well. Yes, said the man, it suits me too, but I am frightfully hungry, just give me something to eat. Said the wife, but I have got nothing and do not know where to find anything in this new house. There is no need of your knowing, said the man, for I see yonder a great cupboard, just unlock it. When she opened it, there stood cakes, meat, fruit, wine, quite a bright prospect.\n\nThen the woman cried joyfully, what more can you want, my dear. And they sat down, and ate and drank together. When they had had enough, the woman said, but husband, whence come all these riches. Alas, answered he, do not question me about it, for I dare not tell you anything. If I disclose it to anyone, then all our good fortune will disappear. Very good, said she, if I am not to know anything, then I do not want to know anything. However, she was not in earnest. She never rested day or night, and she goaded her husband until in his impatience he revealed that all was owing to a wonderful golden fish which he had caught, and to which in return he had given its liberty. And as soon as the secret was out, the splendid castle with the cupboard immediately disappeared, they were once more in the old fisherman's hut, and the man was obliged to follow his former trade and fish.\n\nBut fortune would so have it, that he once more drew out the golden fish. Listen, said the fish, if you will throw me back into the water again, I will once more give you the castle with the cupboard full of roast and boiled meats. Only be firm, for your life's sake do not reveal from whom you have it, or you will lose it all again. I will take good care, answered the fisherman, and threw the fish back into the water. Now at home everything was once more in its former magnificence, and the wife was overjoyed at their good fortune, but curiosity left her no peace, so that after a couple of days she began to ask again how it had come to pass, and how he had managed to secure it. The man kept silence for a short time, but at last she made him so angry that he broke out, and betrayed the secret.\n\nIn an instant the castle disappeared, and they were back again in their old hut. Now you have got what you want, said he, and we can gnaw at a bare bone again. Ah, said the woman, I had rather not have riches if I am not to know from whom they come, for then I have no peace.\n\nThe man went back to fish, and after a while he chanced to draw out the gold fish for a third time. Listen, said the fish, I see very well that I am fated to fall into your hands, take me home and cut me into six pieces. Give your wife two of them to eat, two to your horse and bury two of them in the ground, then they will bring you a blessing. The fisherman took the fish home with him, and did as it had bidden him. 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"The man went back to fish, and after a while he chanced to draw out the gold fish for a third time. Listen, said the fish, I see very well that I am fated to fall into your hands, take me home and cut me into six pieces. Give your wife two of them to eat, two to your horse and bury two of them in the ground, then they will bring you a blessing. The fisherman took the fish home with him, and did as it had bidden him. It came to pass, however, that from the two pieces that were buried in the ground two golden lilies sprang up, that the horse had two golden foals, and the fisherman's wife bore two children who were made entirely of gold. The children grew up, became tall and handsome, and the lilies and horses grew likewise.",
"Then they said, father, we want to mount our golden steeds and travel out in the world. But he answered sorrowfully, how shall I bear it if you go away, and I know not how it fares with you. Then they said, the two golden lilies remain here. By them you can see how it is with us. If they are fresh, then we are in health. If they are withered, we are ill. If they perish, then we are dead.",
"So they rode forth and came to an inn, in which were many people, and when they perceived the gold-children they began to laugh, and jeer. When one of them heard the mocking he felt ashamed and would not go out into the world, but turned back and went home again to his father. But the other rode forward and reached a great forest. As he was about to enter it, the people said, it is not safe for you to ride through, the wood is full of robbers who would treat you badly. You will fare ill, and when they see that you are all of gold, and your horse likewise, they will assuredly kill you.",
"But he would not allow himself to be frightened, and said, I must and will ride through it. Then he took bear-skins and covered himself and his horse with them, so that the gold was no more to be seen, and rode fearlessly into the forest. When he had ridden onward a little he heard a rustling in the bushes, and heard voices speaking together. From one side came cries of, there is one, but from the other, let him go, 'tis a bearskin, as poor and bare as a church-mouse, what should we gain from him. So the gold-child rode joyfully through the forest, and no evil befell him.",
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"Then they were married, and just as they were in the greatest happiness, home came the father of the bride, and when he saw that his daughter's wedding was being celebrated, he was astonished, and said, where is the bridegroom. They showed him the gold-child, who, however, still wore his bear-skins. Then the father said wrathfully, a bearskin shall never have my daughter. And was about to kill him. Then the bride begged as hard as she could, and said, he is my husband, and I love him with all my heart. Until at last he allowed himself to be appeased. Nevertheless the idea never left his thoughts, so that next morning he rose early, wishing to see whether his daughter's husband was a common ragged beggar.",
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"But at home the other brother was standing by the gold-lilies, when one of them suddenly drooped. Good heavens, said he, my brother has met with some great misfortune I must away to see if I can possibly rescue him. Then the father said, stay here, if I lose you also, what shall I do. But he answered, I must and will go forth.",
"Then he mounted his golden horse, and rode forth and entered the great forest, where his brother lay turned to stone. The old witch came out of her house and called him, wishing to entrap him also, but he did not go near her, and said, I will shoot you, if you will not bring my brother to life again. She touched the stone, though very unwillingly, with her forefinger, and he was immediately restored to his human shape. And the two gold-children rejoiced when they saw each other again, kissed and caressed each other, and rode away together out of the forest the one home to his bride, and the other to his father.",
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"Once there was a poor man and a poor woman who lived in a tiny cottage. They earned their food by fishing, but they never had much. One day, the man was sitting by the water and casting his net. Suddenly, he pulled out a fish that was made of pure gold! He looked at it in surprise. Then, the fish spoke to him. It said, \"Listen, fisherman. If you throw me back into the water, I will turn your little hut into a big, beautiful castle.",
"The fisherman shook his head. \"What good is a castle,\" he asked, \"if I have nothing to eat?\" The fish spoke softly. \"Do not worry,\" it said. \"There will be a big cupboard in your new home. When you open it, you will find the most delicious meats. You can have as much as you like.\" The man smiled. \"That is wonderful,\" he said. \"I can do a big favor for you.\" The fish nodded. \"Yes, but there is one rule,\" it said. \"You must never tell anyone where your good luck comes from. If you speak just one word, it will all disappear.\" The man threw the fish back into the water and walked happily home.",
"But where his small hut had once stood, now stood a big, strong castle. He opened his eyes wide and went inside. He saw his wife wearing pretty clothes. She sat in a lovely room and looked very happy. She asked, \"Husband, how did this happen? I like it very much.\" He said, \"Yes, I like it too, but I am very hungry. Please give me something to eat.\" She said, \"I have nothing and do not know where to find food in this new house.\" He said, \"You do not need to know. I see a big cupboard over there. Just open it.\" When she opened it, she saw cakes, meat, fruit, and wine. It looked like a bright, happy sight.",
"Then the woman cried joyfully. \"What more can you want, my dear?\" she asked. They sat down and ate and drank together. When they had had enough, the woman asked, \"Husband, where did all these riches come from?\" Alas, answered he, \"Do not ask me. If I tell anyone, our good luck will disappear.\" \"Very well,\" said she. \"If I am not to know, then I do not want to know.\" But she was not really serious. She never rested day or night. She kept asking him questions until, in his impatience, he told her that all the riches came from a wonderful golden fish he had caught. He had set the fish free.",
"And as soon as the secret was out, the beautiful castle and the magic cupboard vanished. They were back in the old fisherman’s small house. The man had to go back to his old job and fish in the sea.",
"But luck was on their side again. The fisherman caught the golden fish. \"Listen,\" said the fish. \"If you put me back in the water, I will give you the castle with food for every meal. Just be brave and keep it a secret, or you will lose it all. I promise to be careful,\" said the fisherman. He gently put the fish back. Now, everything was beautiful again. The wife was so happy, but she was very curious. She could not stop asking how they got the castle.",
"The man stayed quiet for a little while. But then she made him so mad that he could not hold it in. He told everyone the secret.",
"In a flash, the castle was gone. They were back in their little hut. Now you have what you wanted, he said. We can just gnaw on a bare bone again. Oh, sighed the woman. I would rather not have all this gold if I do not know who gave it to us. Then I would not feel safe.",
"The man went back to fish. After a while, he caught the gold fish again. \"Listen,\" said the fish. \"I know I am meant to be yours. Take me home and cut me into six pieces. Give two pieces to your wife to eat. Give two pieces to your horse. Bury the last two in the ground. Then, you will be blessed.\" The fisherman took the fish home and did exactly what it said. But something wonderful happened. The two pieces buried in the ground grew into two golden lilies. The horse had two golden foals. And the fisherman's wife had two beautiful children who were made of pure gold. The children grew up to be tall and handsome. The lilies and horses grew, too.",
"Then they said, \"Father, we want to ride our golden horses and travel out in the world.\" But he answered with a sad heart, \"How can I bear it if you go away, and I do not know how you are doing?\" Then they said, \"The two golden lilies will stay here. By them, you can see how we are. If the flowers are fresh, then we are healthy. If they are dry, then we are sick. If they die, then we have passed away.",
"So they rode on and found an inn. Many people were there. When they saw the golden children, the people started to laugh and tease them. One of the children felt shy and sad. He did not want to go out into the world anymore. He turned back and went home to his father. But the other child rode forward until he reached a big forest. Just as he was about to go inside, the people said, \"It is not safe for you to ride through. The woods are full of robbers who would be mean to you. You will have a hard time. And when they see that you are all made of gold, and your horse is too, they will surely hurt you.",
"But he would not let himself be scared. He said, \"I must and will ride through it.\" Then he took big bear-skins and covered himself and his horse. The gold was hidden, so no one could see him. He rode bravely into the forest. Soon, he heard a soft rustling in the bushes. He heard voices talking together. One side cried out, \"There is one!\" But the other side said, \"Let him go. He is just a bear. He is poor and has nothing. What would we get from him?\" So the gold-child rode happily through the forest, and nothing bad happened to him.",
"One day he walked into a village and saw a girl. She was so pretty that he thought she was the most beautiful girl in the whole world. A big, warm feeling filled his heart. He walked up to her and said, \"I love you with all my heart. Will you be my wife?\" She was very happy with him. She smiled and said, \"Yes, I will be your wife. I will be true to you forever.",
"Then they got married. They were so happy. But then the bride’s father came home. He saw the wedding and was surprised. He asked, \"Where is the bridegroom?\" They showed him the Gold-Child. He was still wearing his bear-skins. The father said angrily, \"A bear will never have my daughter.\" He wanted to hurt him. But the bride begged him very hard. She said, \"He is my husband, and I love him with all my heart.\" At last, he stopped being angry. But he still thought about it. So, the next morning, he got up early. He wanted to see if her husband was just a poor, ragged beggar.",
"But when he looked inside, he saw a shiny, golden man in the bed. The old bear skins were lying on the floor. He went back out and thought, \"I am so glad I stopped myself. I would have done something very wrong.",
"But the gold-child dreamed that he rode out to hunt a beautiful stag. When he woke up in the morning, he said to his wife, \"I must go out hunting.\" She felt a little worried and begged him to stay home. She said, \"You might meet with a big accident.\" But he answered, \"I must and I will go.",
"He stood up and rode into the forest. Soon, a beautiful deer crossed his path, just like in his dream. He raised his bow to shoot it, but the deer ran away. He chased it over fences and through ditches all day without getting tired. When evening came, the deer was gone. He looked around and saw a small house where a kind lady was sitting.",
"He knocked, and a little old woman came out. She asked, \"What are you doing so late in the big forest? Have you seen a deer?\"\n\n\"Yes,\" she answered. \"I know the deer well.\"\n\nThen, a little dog that was with her ran out and barked loudly at the man.\n\n\"Be quiet, you naughty dog!\" he said. \"Or I will make you go to sleep forever.\"\n\nThe witch cried out in a sad voice, \"What will you do to my poor little dog?\"\n\nAnd then, she used her magic. The dog turned into a stone. His bride waited for him, but he did not wake up. She felt very sad and thought, \"The bad thing I was afraid of has happened to him.",
"But at home, the other brother stood by the gold lilies. Suddenly, one of them drooped down. \"Oh no!\" said he. \"My brother has met with some bad trouble. I must go and see if I can save him.\" Then the father said, \"Stay here. If I lose you too, what will I do?\" But he answered, \"I must go and I will go.",
"Then he climbed onto his golden horse and rode into the big forest. There, his brother was stuck like a statue. An old witch came out of her house and called to him. She wanted to catch him, too. But he did not go near her. He said, \"I will shoot you if you do not bring my brother back to life.\"\n\nThe witch touched the stone with her finger. She did not want to, but she did it. Suddenly, her brother was a real boy again. The two gold-children were so happy to see each other. They hugged and kissed. Then, they rode away together. One went home to his bride, and the other went home to his father.",
"The father smiled and said, \"I knew you saved your brother. The golden lily grew back and bloomed brightly.\" They lived a happy life together. They were kind and rich until the end."
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"child_friendly_text": "Once there was a poor man and a poor woman who lived in a tiny cottage. They earned their food by fishing, but they never had much. One day, the man was sitting by the water and casting his net. Suddenly, he pulled out a fish that was made of pure gold! He looked at it in surprise. Then, the fish spoke to him. It said, \"Listen, fisherman. If you throw me back into the water, I will turn your little hut into a big, beautiful castle.\n\nThe fisherman shook his head. \"What good is a castle,\" he asked, \"if I have nothing to eat?\" The fish spoke softly. \"Do not worry,\" it said. \"There will be a big cupboard in your new home. When you open it, you will find the most delicious meats. You can have as much as you like.\" The man smiled. \"That is wonderful,\" he said. \"I can do a big favor for you.\" The fish nodded. \"Yes, but there is one rule,\" it said. \"You must never tell anyone where your good luck comes from. If you speak just one word, it will all disappear.\" The man threw the fish back into the water and walked happily home.\n\nBut where his small hut had once stood, now stood a big, strong castle. He opened his eyes wide and went inside. He saw his wife wearing pretty clothes. She sat in a lovely room and looked very happy. She asked, \"Husband, how did this happen? I like it very much.\" He said, \"Yes, I like it too, but I am very hungry. Please give me something to eat.\" She said, \"I have nothing and do not know where to find food in this new house.\" He said, \"You do not need to know. I see a big cupboard over there. Just open it.\" When she opened it, she saw cakes, meat, fruit, and wine. It looked like a bright, happy sight.\n\nThen the woman cried joyfully. \"What more can you want, my dear?\" she asked. They sat down and ate and drank together. When they had had enough, the woman asked, \"Husband, where did all these riches come from?\" Alas, answered he, \"Do not ask me. If I tell anyone, our good luck will disappear.\" \"Very well,\" said she. \"If I am not to know, then I do not want to know.\" But she was not really serious. She never rested day or night. She kept asking him questions until, in his impatience, he told her that all the riches came from a wonderful golden fish he had caught. He had set the fish free.\n\nAnd as soon as the secret was out, the beautiful castle and the magic cupboard vanished. They were back in the old fisherman’s small house. The man had to go back to his old job and fish in the sea.\n\nBut luck was on their side again. The fisherman caught the golden fish. \"Listen,\" said the fish. \"If you put me back in the water, I will give you the castle with food for every meal. Just be brave and keep it a secret, or you will lose it all. I promise to be careful,\" said the fisherman. He gently put the fish back. Now, everything was beautiful again. The wife was so happy, but she was very curious. She could not stop asking how they got the castle.\n\nThe man stayed quiet for a little while. But then she made him so mad that he could not hold it in. He told everyone the secret.\n\nIn a flash, the castle was gone. They were back in their little hut. Now you have what you wanted, he said. We can just gnaw on a bare bone again. Oh, sighed the woman. I would rather not have all this gold if I do not know who gave it to us. Then I would not feel safe.\n\nThe man went back to fish. After a while, he caught the gold fish again. \"Listen,\" said the fish. \"I know I am meant to be yours. Take me home and cut me into six pieces. Give two pieces to your wife to eat. Give two pieces to your horse. Bury the last two in the ground. Then, you will be blessed.\" The fisherman took the fish home and did exactly what it said. But something wonderful happened. The two pieces buried in the ground grew into two golden lilies. The horse had two golden foals. And the fisherman's wife had two beautiful children who were made of pure gold. The children grew up to be tall and handsome. The lilies and horses grew, too.\n\nThen they said, \"Father, we want to ride our golden horses and travel out in the world.\" But he answered with a sad heart, \"How can I bear it if you go away, and I do not know how you are doing?\" Then they said, \"The two golden lilies will stay here. By them, you can see how we are. If the flowers are fresh, then we are healthy. If they are dry, then we are sick. If they die, then we have passed away.\n\nSo they rode on and found an inn. Many people were there. When they saw the golden children, the people started to laugh and tease them. One of the children felt shy and sad. He did not want to go out into the world anymore. He turned back and went home to his father. But the other child rode forward until he reached a big forest. Just as he was about to go inside, the people said, \"It is not safe for you to ride through. The woods are full of robbers who would be mean to you. You will have a hard time. And when they see that you are all made of gold, and your horse is too, they will surely hurt you.\n\nBut he would not let himself be scared. He said, \"I must and will ride through it.\" Then he took big bear-skins and covered himself and his horse. The gold was hidden, so no one could see him. He rode bravely into the forest. Soon, he heard a soft rustling in the bushes. He heard voices talking together. One side cried out, \"There is one!\" But the other side said, \"Let him go. He is just a bear. He is poor and has nothing. What would we get from him?\" So the gold-child rode happily through the forest, and nothing bad happened to him.\n\nOne day he walked into a village and saw a girl. She was so pretty that he thought she was the most beautiful girl in the whole world. A big, warm feeling filled his heart. He walked up to her and said, \"I love you with all my heart. Will you be my wife?\" She was very happy with him. She smiled and said, \"Yes, I will be your wife. I will be true to you forever.\n\nThen they got married. They were so happy. But then the bride’s father came home. He saw the wedding and was surprised. He asked, \"Where is the bridegroom?\" They showed him the Gold-Child. He was still wearing his bear-skins. The father said angrily, \"A bear will never have my daughter.\" He wanted to hurt him. But the bride begged him very hard. She said, \"He is my husband, and I love him with all my heart.\" At last, he stopped being angry. But he still thought about it. So, the next morning, he got up early. He wanted to see if her husband was just a poor, ragged beggar.\n\nBut when he looked inside, he saw a shiny, golden man in the bed. The old bear skins were lying on the floor. He went back out and thought, \"I am so glad I stopped myself. I would have done something very wrong.\n\nBut the gold-child dreamed that he rode out to hunt a beautiful stag. When he woke up in the morning, he said to his wife, \"I must go out hunting.\" She felt a little worried and begged him to stay home. She said, \"You might meet with a big accident.\" But he answered, \"I must and I will go.\n\nHe stood up and rode into the forest. Soon, a beautiful deer crossed his path, just like in his dream. He raised his bow to shoot it, but the deer ran away. He chased it over fences and through ditches all day without getting tired. When evening came, the deer was gone. He looked around and saw a small house where a kind lady was sitting.\n\nHe knocked, and a little old woman came out. She asked, \"What are you doing so late in the big forest? Have you seen a deer?\"\n\n\"Yes,\" she answered. \"I know the deer well.\"\n\nThen, a little dog that was with her ran out and barked loudly at the man.\n\n\"Be quiet, you naughty dog!\" he said. \"Or I will make you go to sleep forever.\"\n\nThe witch cried out in a sad voice, \"What will you do to my poor little dog?\"\n\nAnd then, she used her magic. The dog turned into a stone. His bride waited for him, but he did not wake up. She felt very sad and thought, \"The bad thing I was afraid of has happened to him.\n\nBut at home, the other brother stood by the gold lilies. Suddenly, one of them drooped down. \"Oh no!\" said he. \"My brother has met with some bad trouble. I must go and see if I can save him.\" Then the father said, \"Stay here. If I lose you too, what will I do?\" But he answered, \"I must go and I will go.\n\nThen he climbed onto his golden horse and rode into the big forest. There, his brother was stuck like a statue. An old witch came out of her house and called to him. She wanted to catch him, too. But he did not go near her. He said, \"I will shoot you if you do not bring my brother back to life.\"\n\nThe witch touched the stone with her finger. She did not want to, but she did it. Suddenly, her brother was a real boy again. The two gold-children were so happy to see each other. They hugged and kissed. Then, they rode away together. One went home to his bride, and the other went home to his father.\n\nThe father smiled and said, \"I knew you saved your brother. The golden lily grew back and bloomed brightly.\" They lived a happy life together. They were kind and rich until the end.",
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"Once there was a poor man and a poor woman who lived in a tiny cottage. They earned their food by fishing, but they never had much. One day, the man was sitting by the water and casting his net. Suddenly, he pulled out a fish that was made of pure gold! He looked at it in surprise. Then, the fish spoke to him. It said, \"Listen, fisherman. If you throw me back into the water, I will turn your little hut into a big, beautiful castle.",
"The fisherman shook his head. \"What good is a castle,\" he asked, \"if I have nothing to eat?\" The fish spoke softly. \"Do not worry,\" it said. \"There will be a big cupboard in your new home. When you open it, you will find the most delicious meats. You can have as much as you like.\" The man smiled. \"That is wonderful,\" he said. \"I can do a big favor for you.\" The fish nodded. \"Yes, but there is one rule,\" it said. \"You must never tell anyone where your good luck comes from. If you speak just one word, it will all disappear.\" The man threw the fish back into the water and walked happily home.",
"But where his small hut had once stood, now stood a big, strong castle. He opened his eyes wide and went inside. He saw his wife wearing pretty clothes. She sat in a lovely room and looked very happy. She asked, \"Husband, how did this happen? I like it very much.\" He said, \"Yes, I like it too, but I am very hungry. Please give me something to eat.\" She said, \"I have nothing and do not know where to find food in this new house.\" He said, \"You do not need to know. I see a big cupboard over there. Just open it.\" When she opened it, she saw cakes, meat, fruit, and wine. It looked like a bright, happy sight.",
"Then the woman cried joyfully. \"What more can you want, my dear?\" she asked. They sat down and ate and drank together. When they had had enough, the woman asked, \"Husband, where did all these riches come from?\" Alas, answered he, \"Do not ask me. If I tell anyone, our good luck will disappear.\" \"Very well,\" said she. \"If I am not to know, then I do not want to know.\" But she was not really serious. She never rested day or night. She kept asking him questions until, in his impatience, he told her that all the riches came from a wonderful golden fish he had caught. He had set the fish free.",
"And as soon as the secret was out, the beautiful castle and the magic cupboard vanished. They were back in the old fisherman’s small house. The man had to go back to his old job and fish in the sea.",
"But luck was on their side again. The fisherman caught the golden fish. \"Listen,\" said the fish. \"If you put me back in the water, I will give you the castle with food for every meal. Just be brave and keep it a secret, or you will lose it all. I promise to be careful,\" said the fisherman. He gently put the fish back. Now, everything was beautiful again. The wife was so happy, but she was very curious. She could not stop asking how they got the castle.",
"The man stayed quiet for a little while. But then she made him so mad that he could not hold it in. He told everyone the secret.",
"In a flash, the castle was gone. They were back in their little hut. Now you have what you wanted, he said. We can just gnaw on a bare bone again. Oh, sighed the woman. I would rather not have all this gold if I do not know who gave it to us. Then I would not feel safe.",
"The man went back to fish. After a while, he caught the gold fish again. \"Listen,\" said the fish. \"I know I am meant to be yours. Take me home and cut me into six pieces. Give two pieces to your wife to eat. Give two pieces to your horse. Bury the last two in the ground. Then, you will be blessed.\" The fisherman took the fish home and did exactly what it said. But something wonderful happened. The two pieces buried in the ground grew into two golden lilies. The horse had two golden foals. And the fisherman's wife had two beautiful children who were made of pure gold. The children grew up to be tall and handsome. The lilies and horses grew, too.",
"Then they said, \"Father, we want to ride our golden horses and travel out in the world.\" But he answered with a sad heart, \"How can I bear it if you go away, and I do not know how you are doing?\" Then they said, \"The two golden lilies will stay here. By them, you can see how we are. If the flowers are fresh, then we are healthy. If they are dry, then we are sick. If they die, then we have passed away.",
"So they rode on and found an inn. Many people were there. When they saw the golden children, the people started to laugh and tease them. One of the children felt shy and sad. He did not want to go out into the world anymore. He turned back and went home to his father. But the other child rode forward until he reached a big forest. Just as he was about to go inside, the people said, \"It is not safe for you to ride through. The woods are full of robbers who would be mean to you. You will have a hard time. And when they see that you are all made of gold, and your horse is too, they will surely hurt you.",
"But he would not let himself be scared. He said, \"I must and will ride through it.\" Then he took big bear-skins and covered himself and his horse. The gold was hidden, so no one could see him. He rode bravely into the forest. Soon, he heard a soft rustling in the bushes. He heard voices talking together. One side cried out, \"There is one!\" But the other side said, \"Let him go. He is just a bear. He is poor and has nothing. What would we get from him?\" So the gold-child rode happily through the forest, and nothing bad happened to him.",
"One day he walked into a village and saw a girl. She was so pretty that he thought she was the most beautiful girl in the whole world. A big, warm feeling filled his heart. He walked up to her and said, \"I love you with all my heart. Will you be my wife?\" She was very happy with him. She smiled and said, \"Yes, I will be your wife. I will be true to you forever.",
"Then they got married. They were so happy. But then the bride’s father came home. He saw the wedding and was surprised. He asked, \"Where is the bridegroom?\" They showed him the Gold-Child. He was still wearing his bear-skins. The father said angrily, \"A bear will never have my daughter.\" He wanted to hurt him. But the bride begged him very hard. She said, \"He is my husband, and I love him with all my heart.\" At last, he stopped being angry. But he still thought about it. So, the next morning, he got up early. He wanted to see if her husband was just a poor, ragged beggar.",
"But when he looked inside, he saw a shiny, golden man in the bed. The old bear skins were lying on the floor. He went back out and thought, \"I am so glad I stopped myself. I would have done something very wrong.",
"But the gold-child dreamed that he rode out to hunt a beautiful stag. When he woke up in the morning, he said to his wife, \"I must go out hunting.\" She felt a little worried and begged him to stay home. She said, \"You might meet with a big accident.\" But he answered, \"I must and I will go.",
"He stood up and rode into the forest. Soon, a beautiful deer crossed his path, just like in his dream. He raised his bow to shoot it, but the deer ran away. He chased it over fences and through ditches all day without getting tired. When evening came, the deer was gone. He looked around and saw a small house where a kind lady was sitting.",
"He knocked, and a little old woman came out. She asked, \"What are you doing so late in the big forest? Have you seen a deer?\"\n\n\"Yes,\" she answered. \"I know the deer well.\"\n\nThen, a little dog that was with her ran out and barked loudly at the man.\n\n\"Be quiet, you naughty dog!\" he said. \"Or I will make you go to sleep forever.\"\n\nThe witch cried out in a sad voice, \"What will you do to my poor little dog?\"\n\nAnd then, she used her magic. The dog turned into a stone. His bride waited for him, but he did not wake up. She felt very sad and thought, \"The bad thing I was afraid of has happened to him.",
"But at home, the other brother stood by the gold lilies. Suddenly, one of them drooped down. \"Oh no!\" said he. \"My brother has met with some bad trouble. I must go and see if I can save him.\" Then the father said, \"Stay here. If I lose you too, what will I do?\" But he answered, \"I must go and I will go.",
"Then he climbed onto his golden horse and rode into the big forest. There, his brother was stuck like a statue. An old witch came out of her house and called to him. She wanted to catch him, too. But he did not go near her. He said, \"I will shoot you if you do not bring my brother back to life.\"\n\nThe witch touched the stone with her finger. She did not want to, but she did it. Suddenly, her brother was a real boy again. The two gold-children were so happy to see each other. They hugged and kissed. Then, they rode away together. One went home to his bride, and the other went home to his father.",
"The father smiled and said, \"I knew you saved your brother. The golden lily grew back and bloomed brightly.\" They lived a happy life together. They were kind and rich until the end."
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