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What was unusual about the weather during the princess's outings?
What was unusual about the weather during the princess's outings?
- It was consistently fine for weeks (correct)
- It was unusually rainy
- It was extremely windy
- It was unusually cold
Why did the princess's nurse often take to her heels during their outings?
Why did the princess's nurse often take to her heels during their outings?
- Because she was afraid of the sun going down
- Because she was tired of walking
- Because she saw a fleecy cloud crossing the sun (correct)
- Because she was afraid of the goblins
What was the princess doing when she heard the distant blast of a bugle?
What was the princess doing when she heard the distant blast of a bugle?
- She was walking in the forest
- She was riding a horse
- She was playing on a lawn in the garden (correct)
- She was reading a book
Why was the princess excited to hear the bugle's blast?
Why was the princess excited to hear the bugle's blast?
Where was the princess positioned to get a glimpse of her father's approach?
Where was the princess positioned to get a glimpse of her father's approach?
What was the king wearing on his helmet?
What was the king wearing on his helmet?
What was the king riding when he arrived at the house?
What was the king riding when he arrived at the house?
What did Irene do when the horsemen approached the gate?
What did Irene do when the horsemen approached the gate?
What did the king do with Irene after dismounting his horse?
What did the king do with Irene after dismounting his horse?
What did the king ask Irene after their meal together?
What did the king ask Irene after their meal together?
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Study Notes
The Princess's King-Papa
- The little princess went out every day during a long period of fine weather on the mountain, the longest period of fine weather ever known.
- Her nurse was nervous and particular about being in before sunset, which often resulted in them returning home early.
King's Visit
- One sunny day, the princess heard a bugle blast, signaling her father's arrival to visit her.
- She saw a troop of men approaching, with spears, helmets, and banners, led by her father, the king, on a white horse.
- The king wore a golden circle with jewels on his helmet and was distinguishable by his height and his flashing stones in the sun.
- The princess was overwhelmed with joy and love for her "king-papa" as he approached.
Reunion
- When the king arrived, the princess ran to him, and he took her in his strong arms, holding her close.
- The king had gentle blue eyes, an eagle-like nose, and a long, dark beard streaked with silver that mingled with the princess's golden hair.
- After a brief reunion, the king brought the princess to the great hall, where he sat with his counsellors and shared refreshments with her.
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