And the prince drew his sword , and rushed at the ox to slay him , as he had done the other . But the ox fell on his knees and said : ` My lord , only spare my life , and let me tell you how it happened . ' ` How what happened ? ' asked the prince . ` My lord , a girl looked out of that window and spoke a few words to me , and I fell to the ground . For seven days and seven nights I lay there , unable to move . But , O my lord , it is not given to us twice to behold beauty such as hers . ' -LSB- Illustration -RSB- ` It is a lie , ' said the prince . ` An ogre dwells there . Is it likely that he keeps a maiden in his upper chamber ? ' ` Why not ? ' replied the ox . ` But if you come here at dawn to-morrow , and hide behind that tree , you will see for yourself . ' ` So I will , ' said the prince ; ` and if I find that you have not spoken truth , I will kill you . ' The prince left the garden , and the ox went on with his work . Next morning the prince came early to the garden , and found the ox busy with the water-wheel . ` Has the girl appeared yet ? ' he asked . ` Not yet ; but she will not be long . Hide yourself in the branches of that tree , and you will soon see her . '
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