Such a request had never before been heard in fairyland , and was objected to by some of the older fairies ; but both Kristopo and Selnozoura were held in such high honour that the murmurs of disgust were set aside , and the latest victim to the enchanted fountain was pronounced to be free of the spell . All that the genius asked in return was that he might accompany the fairy back to Bagota , and be present when his son assumed his proper shape . They made up their minds they would just tell Toupette that they had found a husband for her , and give her a pleasant surprise at her wedding , which was fixed for the following night . She heard the news with astonishment , and many pangs for the grief which Cornichon would certainly feel at his place being taken by another ; but she did not dream of disobeying the fairy , and spent the whole day wondering who the bridegroom could be . At the appointed hour , a large crowd assembled at the fairy 's palace , which was decorated with the sweetest flowers , known only to fairyland . Toupette had taken her place , but where was the bridegroom ? ` Fetch Cornichon ! ' said the fairy to her chamberlain . But Toupette interposed : ` Oh , Madam , spare him , I entreat you , this bitter pain , and let him remain hidden and in peace . ' ` It is necessary that he should be here , ' answered the fairy , ` and he will not regret it . ' And , as she spoke , Cornichon was led in , smiling with the foolishness of extreme old age at the sight of the gay crowd . ` Bring him here , ' commanded the fairy , waving her hand towards Toupette , who started back from surprise and horror . Selnozoura then took the hand of the poor old man , and the genius came forward and touched him three times with his ring , when Cornichon was transformed into a handsome young man . ` May you live long , ' the genius said , ` to enjoy happiness with your wife , and to love your father . ' And that was the end of the mischief wrought by the fairy Dindonette ! -LSB- Cabinet des Fées . -RSB- LONG , BROAD , AND QUICKEYE -LRB- BOHEMIAN STORY -RRB- Once upon a time there lived a king who had an only son whom he loved dearly . Now one day the king sent for his son and said to him : ` My dearest child , my hair is grey and I am old , and soon I shall feel no more the warmth of the sun , or look upon the trees and flowers . But before I die I should like to see you with a good wife ; therefore marry , my son , as speedily as possible . ' ` My father , ' replied the prince , ` now and always , I ask nothing better than to do your bidding , but I know of no daughter-in-law that I could give you . '
On hearing these words the old king drew from his pocket a key of gold , and gave it XXXXX his son , saying : ` Go up the staircase , right up to the top of the tower .
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