Now the Princess came walking past with all her ladies-in-waiting , and when she heard the tune she stood still and her face beamed with joy , for she also could play ` Where is Augustus dear ? ' It was the only tune she knew , but that she could play with one finger . ` Why , that is what I play ! ' she said . ` He must be a most accomplished Swineherd ! Listen ! Go down and ask him what the instrument costs . ' And one of the ladies-in-waiting had to go down ; but she put on wooden clogs . ` What will you take for the pot ? ' asked the lady-in-waiting . ' I will have ten kisses from the Princess , ' answered the Swineherd . ` Heaven forbid ! ' said the lady-in-waiting . ` Yes , I will sell it for nothing less , ' replied the Swineherd . ` Well , what does he say ? ' asked the Princess . ' I really hardly like to tell you , ' answered the lady-in-waiting . ` Oh , then you can whisper it to me . ' ` He is disobliging ! ' said the Princess , and went away .
But she had only gone a few steps when the bells rang out so prettily -- ` Where is XXXXX dear ?
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