to speak to his daughter myself. As soon as I arrived, I went forthwith to the stall where my son was kept; he could not return my embraces, but received them in such a manner, as fully satisfied me he was my son.
The farmer’s daughter then came to us: “My good maid,” said I, “can you restore my son to his former shape?” “Yes,” she replied, “I can.” “Ah!” said I, “if you do, I will make you mistress of all my fortune.” She answered me,
to speak to his daughter myself. As soon as I arrived, I went forthwith to the stall where my son was kept; he could not return my embraces, but received them in such a manner, as fully satisfied me he was my son.
The farmer’s daughter then came to us: “My good maid,” said I, “can you restore my son to his former shape?” “Yes,” she replied, “I can.” “Ah!” said I, “if you do, I will make you mistress of all my fortune.” She answered me,