Prunella did it quite innocently , not knowing that she was doing wrong in taking the fruit that hung close to the roadside . But the witch was furious , and next day hid herself behind the hedge , and when Prunella came past , and put out her hand to pluck the fruit , she jumped out and seized her by the arm . ` Ah ! you little thief ! ' she exclaimed . ' I have caught you at last . Now you will have to pay for your misdeeds . ' The poor child , half dead with fright , implored the old woman to forgive her , assuring her that she did not know she had done wrong , and promising never to do it again . But the witch had no pity , and she dragged Prunella into her house , where she kept her till the time should come when she could have her revenge . As the years passed Prunella grew up into a very beautiful girl . Now her beauty and goodness , instead of softening the witch 's heart , aroused her hatred and jealousy . One day she called Prunella to her , and said : ` Take this basket , go to the well , and bring it back to me filled with water . If you do n't I will kill you . ' The girl took the basket , went and let it down into the well again and again . But her work was lost labour . Each time , as she drew up the basket , the water streamed out of it . At last , in despair , she gave it up , and leaning against the well she began to cry bitterly , when suddenly she heard a voice at her side saying ` Prunella , why are you crying ? ' Turning round she beheld a handsome youth , who looked kindly at her , as if he were sorry for her trouble . ` Who are you , ' she asked , ` and how do you know my name ? ' ' I am the son of the witch , ' he replied , ` and my name is Bensiabel .
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