The goosegirl

“The Goosegirl.” The twelve dancing princesses and other fairy tales, edited by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, New York: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1930, pp. 29-36.

Tale Summary Once upon a time, there lived a princess who was to be married to a prince who lived far away. Before she left, her mother the queen gave her riches, a waiting-maid for company, and three drops of blood on a handkerchief for good luck. The princess set...

goose-girl

“The Goose-Girl.” German Popular Tales, Vol. 61. Brothers Grimm, edited by Edgar Taylor, London: Chatto and Windus, 1868, pp. 151-158.

Tale Summary There was once a beautiful princess who was betrothed to a prince far away. Her mother, the Queen, sent her off with many precious things, and a waiting-maid for company. The princess’s horse was named Falada, and he could talk. Before they left, the Queen gave her daughter...