Vassili had a good voyage , and on landing set off on foot for Mark 's home . On the way he met three beggars , who asked him : ` Where are you going , Vassili ? ' ' I am going to the house of Mark the Merchant , and have a letter for his wife , ' replied Vassili . ` Show us the letter . ' Vassili handed them the letter . They blew on it and gave it back to him , saying : ` Now go and give the letter to Mark 's wife . You will not be forsaken . ' Vassili reached the house and gave the letter . When the mistress read it she could hardly believe her eyes and called for her daughter . In the letter was written , quite plainly : ` When you receive this letter , get ready for a wedding , and let the bearer be married next day to my daughter , Anastasia . If you do n't obey my orders I shall be very angry . ' Anastasia saw the bearer of the letter and he pleased her very much . They dressed Vassili in fine clothes and next day he was married to Anastasia . In due time , Mark returned from his travels . His wife , daughter , and son-in-law all went out to meet him . When Mark saw Vassili he flew into a terrible rage with his wife . ` How dared you marry my daughter without my consent ? ' he asked . ' I only carried out your orders , ' said she . ` Here is your letter . '
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