Thursday, May 8, 2008

famous painting

famous painting
After the noble animal had stayed at the king's court for a good while, he thought to himself, "What is the use? I have to go home again." He sadly bowed his head, went to the king, and asked for his leave.
  But the king, who liked him a great deal, said, "Little donkey, what is the matter with you. You look as sour as a vinegar jug. I will give you whatever you ask for. Do you want gold?"
  "No."
  "Do you want precious things and jewelry?"
  "No."
  "Do you want half of my kingdom?"
  "Oh, no."
  Then the king said, "If I only knew what would make you happy. Would you like to have my beautiful daughter as your wife?"
  "Oh, yes," said the little donkey, and was suddenly happy and content, for that was exactly what he had wanted.
  So they had a large and splendid wedding. That evening when the bride and the bridegroom were led into their bedroom, the king wanted to know if the little donkey would behave himself like a gentleman, so he had a servant hide himself there. When the couple was inside, the bridegroom bolted the door shut, looked around, and thinking that they were all alone, he pulled off his donkey skin and stood there as a handsome young man of royalty.

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