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werewolf
so when the latter stepped out , she had to listen to all sorts of abuse from her step - sister , as was to be expected . yet she paid no attention to her , and thought only of how she might find the flower of which the old woman had spoken . they went through the forest , and suddenly she saw a beautiful white lily gr...
what did the lily do when it was picked up ?
disappeared and reappeared somewhat further away .
local
action
explicit
werewolf
so when the latter stepped out , she had to listen to all sorts of abuse from her step - sister , as was to be expected . yet she paid no attention to her , and thought only of how she might find the flower of which the old woman had spoken . they went through the forest , and suddenly she saw a beautiful white lily gr...
what will the king's daughter do when the lily reappears further away ?
chase after it .
local
prediction
implicit
werewolf
the king 's daughter was now filled with eagerness , no longer listened to her step - sister 's calls , and kept right on running . yet each time when she stooped to pick the lily , it suddenly disappeared and reappeared somewhat further away . thus it went for some time , and the princess was drawn further and further...
how did the king's daughter feel about the lily ?
eagerness .
local
feeling
explicit
werewolf
the king 's daughter was now filled with eagerness , no longer listened to her step - sister 's calls , and kept right on running . yet each time when she stooped to pick the lily , it suddenly disappeared and reappeared somewhat further away . thus it went for some time , and the princess was drawn further and further...
what made the king's daughter forget her step-sisters and everyone else in the world ?
so heartfelt was her happiness .
local
causal relationship
explicit
werewolf
for a long time she did not tire of looking at the beautiful flower . then she suddenly began to wonder what her step - mother would say when she came home after having remained out so long . and she looked around , in order to find the way back to the castle . but as she looked around , behold , the sun had set and no...
why did the king's daughter not have faith in her ability to find the homeward path ?
below her lay the forest , so dark and shadowed .
local
causal relationship
explicit
werewolf
for a long time she did not tire of looking at the beautiful flower . then she suddenly began to wonder what her step - mother would say when she came home after having remained out so long . and she looked around , in order to find the way back to the castle . but as she looked around , behold , the sun had set and no...
how did the king's daughter feel about spending the night on the hill-top ?
very sad .
local
feeling
explicit
werewolf
for a long time she did not tire of looking at the beautiful flower . then she suddenly began to wonder what her step - mother would say when she came home after having remained out so long . and she looked around , in order to find the way back to the castle . but as she looked around , behold , the sun had set and no...
how did the tiny old man seem ?
very humble .
local
character
explicit
werewolf
for a long time she did not tire of looking at the beautiful flower . then she suddenly began to wonder what her step - mother would say when she came home after having remained out so long . and she looked around , in order to find the way back to the castle . but as she looked around , behold , the sun had set and no...
what will the tiny old man do for the king's daughter ?
help her .
local
prediction
implicit
werewolf
she answered : " yes , it is no doubt my fate to grieve , and never be happy again . i have lost my dearest love , and now i have lost my way in the forest , and am afraid of being devoured by wild beasts . " " as to that , " said the old man , " you need have no fear . if you will do exactly as i say , i will help you...
why did the princess not want to throw the lily into the kettle ?
so fond had she grown of the beautiful flower .
local
causal relationship
explicit
werewolf
the moment she did so a hollow roar , like that of some wild beast , sounded from the forest . it came nearer , and turned into such a terrible howling that all the surrounding hills reechoed it . finally there was a cracking and breaking among the trees , the bushes were thrust aside , and the princess saw a great gre...
what happened because the princess poured the contents of the kettle over the wolf ?
the wolf was transformed , cast off his thick grey pelt , and there stood a handsome young man .
local
outcome resolution
explicit
werewolf
the moment she did so a hollow roar , like that of some wild beast , sounded from the forest . it came nearer , and turned into such a terrible howling that all the surrounding hills reechoed it . finally there was a cracking and breaking among the trees , the bushes were thrust aside , and the princess saw a great gre...
who was the handsome young man ?
the king 's daughter 's lover .
local
character
explicit
werewolf
it is easy to imagine how the princess felt . she opened her arms , and could neither ask questions nor reply to them , so moved and delighted was she . but the prince ran hastily up the hill , embraced her tenderly , and thanked her for delivering him . nor did he forget the little old man , but thanked him with many ...
how did the princess feel about being reunited with the prince ?
excited .
local
feeling
implicit
werewolf
it is easy to imagine how the princess felt . she opened her arms , and could neither ask questions nor reply to them , so moved and delighted was she . but the prince ran hastily up the hill , embraced her tenderly , and thanked her for delivering him . nor did he forget the little old man , but thanked him with many ...
what did the princess want to do when she saw the king's messenger ?
descend the hill at once to meet her father .
local
action
explicit
werewolf
it is easy to imagine how the princess felt . she opened her arms , and could neither ask questions nor reply to them , so moved and delighted was she . but the prince ran hastily up the hill , embraced her tenderly , and thanked her for delivering him . nor did he forget the little old man , but thanked him with many ...
why did the old man tell the princess to stay there a little while longer ?
they had not yet seen how everything will turn out .
summary
causal relationship
implicit
werewolf
an opportunity soon offered itself . news came that the enemy had entered the land , and the king was compelled to go to war . now the princess began to find out the kind of step - mother she had . for no sooner had the king departed than the queen showed her true nature , and was just as harsh and unkind as she former...
how did the queen treat the princess after the king left ?
poorly .
summary
action
implicit
secret-church
once the schoolmaster of etnedal was staying in the mountains to fish . he was very fond of reading , and so he always carried one book or another along with him , with which he could lie down , and which he read on holidays , or when the weather forced him to stay in the little fishing - hut . one sunday morning , as ...
what was the schoolmaster of etnedal doing to fish ?
staying in the mountains .
local
action
explicit
secret-church
once the schoolmaster of etnedal was staying in the mountains to fish . he was very fond of reading , and so he always carried one book or another along with him , with which he could lie down , and which he read on holidays , or when the weather forced him to stay in the little fishing - hut . one sunday morning , as ...
why did the schoolmaster always carry one book or another along with him ?
he was very fond of reading .
local
causal relationship
explicit
secret-church
once the schoolmaster of etnedal was staying in the mountains to fish . he was very fond of reading , and so he always carried one book or another along with him , with which he could lie down , and which he read on holidays , or when the weather forced him to stay in the little fishing - hut . one sunday morning , as ...
what was special about the sound of the church bells ?
sometimes they sounded faintly ; at other times the sound was clear .
local
action
explicit
secret-church
once the schoolmaster of etnedal was staying in the mountains to fish . he was very fond of reading , and so he always carried one book or another along with him , with which he could lie down , and which he read on holidays , or when the weather forced him to stay in the little fishing - hut . one sunday morning , as ...
how did the schoolmaster feel about the church bells ?
surprised .
local
feeling
explicit
secret-church
once the schoolmaster of etnedal was staying in the mountains to fish . he was very fond of reading , and so he always carried one book or another along with him , with which he could lie down , and which he read on holidays , or when the weather forced him to stay in the little fishing - hut . one sunday morning , as ...
what did the schoolmaster do because of the church bell sound ?
laid aside his book , stood up and went out .
local
action
explicit
secret-church
after a time the priest came by , and he was so old and decrepit that his wife and daughter led him . and when they came to the spot where the schoolmaster was standing , they stopped and invited him to come to church and hear mass . the schoolmaster thought for a moment ; but since it occurred to him that it might be ...
what did the priest, wife, and daughter do when they saw the schoolmaster ?
stopped and invited him to come to church and hear mass .
local
action
explicit
secret-church
after a time the priest came by , and he was so old and decrepit that his wife and daughter led him . and when they came to the spot where the schoolmaster was standing , they stopped and invited him to come to church and hear mass . the schoolmaster thought for a moment ; but since it occurred to him that it might be ...
why did the schoolmaster agree to go along ?
he thought it might be amusing to see how these people worshiped god .
local
causal relationship
explicit
secret-church
after a time the priest came by , and he was so old and decrepit that his wife and daughter led him . and when they came to the spot where the schoolmaster was standing , they stopped and invited him to come to church and hear mass . the schoolmaster thought for a moment ; but since it occurred to him that it might be ...
why did the priests wife and daughter lead him ?
he was so old and decrepit .
local
causal relationship
explicit
secret-church
after a time the priest came by , and he was so old and decrepit that his wife and daughter led him . and when they came to the spot where the schoolmaster was standing , they stopped and invited him to come to church and hear mass . the schoolmaster thought for a moment ; but since it occurred to him that it might be ...
how did the schoolmaster feel as he heard the sermon ?
confused .
local
feeling
implicit
secret-church
after a time the priest came by , and he was so old and decrepit that his wife and daughter led him . and when they came to the spot where the schoolmaster was standing , they stopped and invited him to come to church and hear mass . the schoolmaster thought for a moment ; but since it occurred to him that it might be ...
how did the pastor and his family treat the schoolmaster ?
kindly .
local
action
implicit
secret-church
when mass had been said , the schoolmaster was invited to the parsonage . he gave the same answer he had already returned , that he would be glad to go if he suffered no harm thereby . and as before , they assured him he would not lose ; but rather gain thereby . so he went with them to the parsonage , just such an att...
why did the schoolmaster go to the parsonage ?
they assured him he would not lose ; but rather gain thereby .
local
causal relationship
explicit
secret-church
when mass had been said , the schoolmaster was invited to the parsonage . he gave the same answer he had already returned , that he would be glad to go if he suffered no harm thereby . and as before , they assured him he would not lose ; but rather gain thereby . so he went with them to the parsonage , just such an att...
what did the parsonage have ?
a garden with glowers and apple - trees , with a neat lattice fence around it .
local
action
explicit
secret-church
when mass had been said , the schoolmaster was invited to the parsonage . he gave the same answer he had already returned , that he would be glad to go if he suffered no harm thereby . and as before , they assured him he would not lose ; but rather gain thereby . so he went with them to the parsonage , just such an att...
what happened because the priest had grown so old and decrepit ?
he could not keep up much longer .
local
outcome resolution
explicit
secret-church
then she began to say that the schoolmaster was such a strong and able man , and finally , that she and her daughter would like to have him for priest , and whether he would not stay and succeed the old father . the schoolmaster objected that he was no scholar . but they insisted that he had more learning than was need...
why did the wife and her daughter say they would like to have the schoolmaster for priest ?
the schoolmaster was such a strong and able man .
local
causal relationship
explicit
secret-church
then she began to say that the schoolmaster was such a strong and able man , and finally , that she and her daughter would like to have him for priest , and whether he would not stay and succeed the old father . the schoolmaster objected that he was no scholar . but they insisted that he had more learning than was need...
what happened when the schoolmaster asked for a year to think it over ?
he found himself standing by a pond in the wood , and could see neither nor parsonage .
local
outcome resolution
explicit
secret-church
then she began to say that the schoolmaster was such a strong and able man , and finally , that she and her daughter would like to have him for priest , and whether he would not stay and succeed the old father . the schoolmaster objected that he was no scholar . but they insisted that he had more learning than was need...
why did the schoolmaster ask for a year to think it over ?
it would be unwise to act too hurriedly .
local
causal relationship
explicit
secret-church
so he thought the matter was at an end . but a year later , just as the term he had set was up , he was working on a house , for during the school vacation he busied himself either with fishing or carpentering . he was just straddling a wall when he saw the pastor 's daughter , the one whom he had seen in the mountains...
what was the schoolmaster doing just as the term he had set was up ?
working on a house .
local
action
explicit
secret-church
so he thought the matter was at an end . but a year later , just as the term he had set was up , he was working on a house , for during the school vacation he busied himself either with fishing or carpentering . he was just straddling a wall when he saw the pastor 's daughter , the one whom he had seen in the mountains...
who did the schoolmaster see when he was straddling a wall ?
the pastor 's daughter .
local
character
explicit
secret-church
so he thought the matter was at an end . but a year later , just as the term he had set was up , he was working on a house , for during the school vacation he busied himself either with fishing or carpentering . he was just straddling a wall when he saw the pastor 's daughter , the one whom he had seen in the mountains...
what happened when the schoolmaster declined to become the pastor ?
the pastor 's daughter from underground vanished .
local
outcome resolution
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
once upon a time there was a king who took such a joy in the chase , that he knew no greater pleasure than hunting wild beasts . early and late he camped in the forest with hawk and hound , and good fortune always followed his hunting . but it chanced one day that he could rouse no game , although he had tried in every...
what did the king love to do ?
hunting wild beasts .
local
action
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
once upon a time there was a king who took such a joy in the chase , that he knew no greater pleasure than hunting wild beasts . early and late he camped in the forest with hawk and hound , and good fortune always followed his hunting . but it chanced one day that he could rouse no game , although he had tried in every...
how did the king feel about hunting wild beasts ?
joy .
local
feeling
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
once upon a time there was a king who took such a joy in the chase , that he knew no greater pleasure than hunting wild beasts . early and late he camped in the forest with hawk and hound , and good fortune always followed his hunting . but it chanced one day that he could rouse no game , although he had tried in every...
who did the king camp in the forest with ?
hawk and hound .
local
character
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
once upon a time there was a king who took such a joy in the chase , that he knew no greater pleasure than hunting wild beasts . early and late he camped in the forest with hawk and hound , and good fortune always followed his hunting . but it chanced one day that he could rouse no game , although he had tried in every...
who did the king see running through the forest before him ?
a dwarf .
local
character
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
once upon a time there was a king who took such a joy in the chase , that he knew no greater pleasure than hunting wild beasts . early and late he camped in the forest with hawk and hound , and good fortune always followed his hunting . but it chanced one day that he could rouse no game , although he had tried in every...
what did the king do when he saw the dwarf ?
spurred on his horse , rode after the dwarf , and seized him .
local
action
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
once upon a time there was a king who took such a joy in the chase , that he knew no greater pleasure than hunting wild beasts . early and late he camped in the forest with hawk and hound , and good fortune always followed his hunting . but it chanced one day that he could rouse no game , although he had tried in every...
how did the king feel about the dwarf's appearance ?
surprised .
local
feeling
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
once upon a time there was a king who took such a joy in the chase , that he knew no greater pleasure than hunting wild beasts . early and late he camped in the forest with hawk and hound , and good fortune always followed his hunting . but it chanced one day that he could rouse no game , although he had tried in every...
what did the dwarf look like ?
small and ugly , like a troll , and his hair was stiff as bean straw .
local
character
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
once upon a time there was a king who took such a joy in the chase , that he knew no greater pleasure than hunting wild beasts . early and late he camped in the forest with hawk and hound , and good fortune always followed his hunting . but it chanced one day that he could rouse no game , although he had tried in every...
why did the king get angry ?
the dwarf would return no answer , nor say a single word one way or another .
local
causal relationship
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
once upon a time there was a king who took such a joy in the chase , that he knew no greater pleasure than hunting wild beasts . early and late he camped in the forest with hawk and hound , and good fortune always followed his hunting . but it chanced one day that he could rouse no game , although he had tried in every...
what did the king order his people to do ?
seize the wild man and guard him carefully lest he escape .
local
action
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
now his people said to him : " you should keep the wild man a captive here at your court , in order that the whole country may talk of what a mighty huntsman you are . only you should guard him so that he does not escape ; because he is of a sly and treacherous disposition . " when the king had listened to them he said...
why did the king's people say that only the king should guard him ?
he should guard him so he does not escape .
local
causal relationship
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
the following morning , as soon as the king awoke , he remembered his vow . he at once sent for wood and beams , and had a small house or cage built quite close to the castle . the small house was built of great timbers , and protected by strong locks and bolts , so that none could break in ; and a peephole was left in...
what did the king have built ?
a small house or cage built .
local
action
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
the following morning , as soon as the king awoke , he remembered his vow . he at once sent for wood and beams , and had a small house or cage built quite close to the castle . the small house was built of great timbers , and protected by strong locks and bolts , so that none could break in ; and a peephole was left in...
who took and kept the key ?
the king .
local
character
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
thus matters went for some time . then a war broke out in the land , and the king had to take the field . at parting he said to the queen : " you must rule the kingdom now in my stead , and i leave land and people in your care . but there is one thing you must promise me you will do : that you will guard the wild man s...
what did the king ask the queen to do ?
rule the kingdom in his stead .
local
action
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
thus matters went for some time . then a war broke out in the land , and the king had to take the field . at parting he said to the queen : " you must rule the kingdom now in my stead , and i leave land and people in your care . but there is one thing you must promise me you will do : that you will guard the wild man s...
where did the king go ?
far , far away to the other country .
local
setting
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
thus matters went for some time . then a war broke out in the land , and the king had to take the field . at parting he said to the queen : " you must rule the kingdom now in my stead , and i leave land and people in your care . but there is one thing you must promise me you will do : that you will guard the wild man s...
why did the king have to leave ?
a war broke out in the land and the king had to take the field .
local
causal relationship
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
the king and queen had only one child , a prince who was still small ; yet great in promise . now when the king had gone , it chanced one day that the little fellow was wandering about the royal courtyard , and came to the wild man 's cage . and he began to play with an apple of gold he had . and while he was playing w...
why did the wild man keep the apple of gold ?
to get the little fellow to help him escape .
local
causal relationship
implicit
princess-glass-mountain
the king and queen had only one child , a prince who was still small ; yet great in promise . now when the king had gone , it chanced one day that the little fellow was wandering about the royal courtyard , and came to the wild man 's cage . and he began to play with an apple of gold he had . and while he was playing w...
how did the little fellow feel when the wild man would not give the apple back ?
sad .
local
feeling
implicit
princess-glass-mountain
the king and queen had only one child , a prince who was still small ; yet great in promise . now when the king had gone , it chanced one day that the little fellow was wandering about the royal courtyard , and came to the wild man 's cage . and he began to play with an apple of gold he had . and while he was playing w...
why did the little fellow throw the apple in the cage again ?
it seemed like a merry game to the fellow .
local
causal relationship
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
the king and queen had only one child , a prince who was still small ; yet great in promise . now when the king had gone , it chanced one day that the little fellow was wandering about the royal courtyard , and came to the wild man 's cage . and he began to play with an apple of gold he had . and while he was playing w...
why did the little fellow agree to set the wild man free ?
the wild man had his apple .
summary
causal relationship
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
after the wild man had talked to the boy in this way , he finally did as he said , went up to his mother , begged her to comb his hair , and took the key from her girdle . then he ran down to the cage and opened the door . and when they parted , the dwarf said : " here is your apple of gold , that i promised to give ba...
when will the dwarf return ?
when the prince is in need .
local
prediction
implicit
princess-glass-mountain
when they learned at the king 's court that the wild man had broken out , there was great commotion , and the queen sent people over hill and dale to look for him . but he was gone and he stayed gone . thus matters went for a while and the queen grew more and more unhappy ; for she expected her husband to return every ...
where did the queen send people to look for the wild man ?
over hill and dale .
local
setting
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
when they learned at the king 's court that the wild man had broken out , there was great commotion , and the queen sent people over hill and dale to look for him . but he was gone and he stayed gone . thus matters went for a while and the queen grew more and more unhappy ; for she expected her husband to return every ...
why did the queen grow more and more unhappy ?
she expected her husband to return every day .
local
causal relationship
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
after the wild man had talked to the boy in this way , he finally did as he said , went up to his mother , begged her to comb his hair , and took the key from her girdle . then he ran down to the cage and opened the door . and when they parted , the dwarf said : " here is your apple of gold , that i promised to give ba...
how will the king feel when he finds out the wild man had escaped ?
upset .
local
feeling
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
when they learned at the king 's court that the wild man had broken out , there was great commotion , and the queen sent people over hill and dale to look for him . but he was gone and he stayed gone . thus matters went for a while and the queen grew more and more unhappy ; for she expected her husband to return every ...
what did the king order ?
a great investigation at his court .
local
action
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
when they learned at the king 's court that the wild man had broken out , there was great commotion , and the queen sent people over hill and dale to look for him . but he was gone and he stayed gone . thus matters went for a while and the queen grew more and more unhappy ; for she expected her husband to return every ...
why did the little prince come foward ?
he could not hide the truth .
local
causal relationship
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
when they learned at the king 's court that the wild man had broken out , there was great commotion , and the queen sent people over hill and dale to look for him . but he was gone and he stayed gone . thus matters went for a while and the queen grew more and more unhappy ; for she expected her husband to return every ...
why did the queen and the others turn white ?
the little prince confessed .
local
causal relationship
implicit
princess-glass-mountain
when they learned at the king 's court that the wild man had broken out , there was great commotion , and the queen sent people over hill and dale to look for him . but he was gone and he stayed gone . thus matters went for a while and the queen grew more and more unhappy ; for she expected her husband to return every ...
what were the men ordered to bring back as a sign that his command had been obeyed ?
the boy 's heart .
local
action
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
when they learned at the king 's court that the wild man had broken out , there was great commotion , and the queen sent people over hill and dale to look for him . but he was gone and he stayed gone . thus matters went for a while and the queen grew more and more unhappy ; for she expected her husband to return every ...
why did the people plead for the little prince ?
they liked him .
summary
causal relationship
implicit
princess-glass-mountain
now sorrow unheard of reigned among the people , and all pleaded for the little prince . but the king 's word could not be recalled . his serving - men did not dare disobey , took the boy in their midst , and set forth . and when they had gone a long way into the forest , they saw a swine - herd tending his pigs . then...
why did the serving-men buy a pig ?
all will believe it is the heart of the prince .
local
causal relationship
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
now sorrow unheard of reigned among the people , and all pleaded for the little prince . but the king 's word could not be recalled . his serving - men did not dare disobey , took the boy in their midst , and set forth . and when they had gone a long way into the forest , they saw a swine - herd tending his pigs . then...
what happened after the serving-men went back to the king's castle ?
many people grieved .
local
outcome resolution
implicit
princess-glass-mountain
the king 's son did what the serving - men had told him . he kept on wandering as far as he could , and never had any other food than the nuts and wild berries that grow in the forest . and when he had wandered far and long , he came to a mountain upon whose very top stood a fir - tree . said he to himself : " after al...
why did the king's son climb the fir-tree ?
see whether he could find a path anywhere .
local
causal relationship
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
the king 's son did what the serving - men had told him . he kept on wandering as far as he could , and never had any other food than the nuts and wild berries that grow in the forest . and when he had wandered far and long , he came to a mountain upon whose very top stood a fir - tree . said he to himself : " after al...
what did the king's son see gleaming in the sun ?
a large and splendid royal castle rising in the distance .
local
action
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
the king 's son did what the serving - men had told him . he kept on wandering as far as he could , and never had any other food than the nuts and wild berries that grow in the forest . and when he had wandered far and long , he came to a mountain upon whose very top stood a fir - tree . said he to himself : " after al...
how did he feel when he saw the castle ?
very happy .
local
feeling
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
the king 's son did what the serving - men had told him . he kept on wandering as far as he could , and never had any other food than the nuts and wild berries that grow in the forest . and when he had wandered far and long , he came to a mountain upon whose very top stood a fir - tree . said he to himself : " after al...
who did the king's son meet on the way to the castle ?
a farm - hand .
local
character
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
the king 's son did what the serving - men had told him . he kept on wandering as far as he could , and never had any other food than the nuts and wild berries that grow in the forest . and when he had wandered far and long , he came to a mountain upon whose very top stood a fir - tree . said he to himself : " after al...
what job was the prince given when he reached the king's castle ?
herdsman .
local
action
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
the king 's son did what the serving - men had told him . he kept on wandering as far as he could , and never had any other food than the nuts and wild berries that grow in the forest . and when he had wandered far and long , he came to a mountain upon whose very top stood a fir - tree . said he to himself : " after al...
what did the prince become when he grew up ?
tall and brave .
local
character
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
and now our story turns to the king who was reigning at the splendid castle . he had been married , and he had an only daughter . she was lovelier by far than other maidens , and had so kind and cheerful a disposition that whoever could some day take her to his home might well consider himself fortunate . now when the ...
what kind of disposition did the king's only daughter have ?
kind and cheerful .
local
character
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
and now our story turns to the king who was reigning at the splendid castle . he had been married , and he had an only daughter . she was lovelier by far than other maidens , and had so kind and cheerful a disposition that whoever could some day take her to his home might well consider himself fortunate . now when the ...
what happened because the princess had a swarm of suitors ?
she said no to them all .
local
outcome resolution
implicit
princess-glass-mountain
and now our story turns to the king who was reigning at the splendid castle . he had been married , and he had an only daughter . she was lovelier by far than other maidens , and had so kind and cheerful a disposition that whoever could some day take her to his home might well consider himself fortunate . now when the ...
who will be the one to ride up the high glass mountain in full armor successfully ?
the prince .
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prediction
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
and when the day set by the king had arrived , the princess was led up the glass mountain . there she sat on its highest peak , with a golden crown on her head , and a golden apple in her hand , and she looked so immeasurably lovely that there was no one who would not have liked to risk his life for her . just below th...
why was there no one who would not have liked to risk his life for the princess ?
she looked so immeasurably lovely .
local
causal relationship
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
and when the day set by the king had arrived , the princess was led up the glass mountain . there she sat on its highest peak , with a golden crown on her head , and a golden apple in her hand , and she looked so immeasurably lovely that there was no one who would not have liked to risk his life for her . just below th...
why were none of the suitors able to ride up more than a little way ?
the mountain was high , as slippery as ice , and was steep beyond all measure .
local
causal relationship
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
and when the day set by the king had arrived , the princess was led up the glass mountain . there she sat on its highest peak , with a golden crown on her head , and a golden apple in her hand , and she looked so immeasurably lovely that there was no one who would not have liked to risk his life for her . just below th...
what happened when the suitors tried to ride up the mountain more than a little way ?
they tumbled down again , head over heels .
local
outcome resolution
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
and when the day set by the king had arrived , the princess was led up the glass mountain . there she sat on its highest peak , with a golden crown on her head , and a golden apple in her hand , and she looked so immeasurably lovely that there was no one who would not have liked to risk his life for her . just below th...
what happened because the tumbling made so great a noise ?
the tumult and the shouting could be heard far away .
local
outcome resolution
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
and while all this was going on , the king 's son was rambling about with his oxen , deep in the wood . but when he heard the tumult and the clashing of arms , he sat down on a stone , leaned his cheek on his hand , and became lost in thought . for it had occurred to him how gladly he would have fared forth with the re...
what did the king's son do when he heard the tumult and the clashing of the arms ?
sat down on a stone , leaned his cheek on his hand , and became lost in thought .
local
action
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
and while all this was going on , the king 's son was rambling about with his oxen , deep in the wood . but when he heard the tumult and the clashing of arms , he sat down on a stone , leaned his cheek on his hand , and became lost in thought . for it had occurred to him how gladly he would have fared forth with the re...
who was standing before the king's son ?
the wild man .
local
character
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
and while all this was going on , the king 's son was rambling about with his oxen , deep in the wood . but when he heard the tumult and the clashing of arms , he sat down on a stone , leaned his cheek on his hand , and became lost in thought . for it had occurred to him how gladly he would have fared forth with the re...
why did the wild man appear ?
to help the prince .
local
causal relationship
implicit
princess-glass-mountain
and while all this was going on , the king 's son was rambling about with his oxen , deep in the wood . but when he heard the tumult and the clashing of arms , he sat down on a stone , leaned his cheek on his hand , and became lost in thought . for it had occurred to him how gladly he would have fared forth with the re...
how will the wild man help the king's son ?
give the prince armor .
local
prediction
implicit
princess-glass-mountain
and while all this was going on , the king 's son was rambling about with his oxen , deep in the wood . but when he heard the tumult and the clashing of arms , he sat down on a stone , leaned his cheek on his hand , and became lost in thought . for it had occurred to him how gladly he would have fared forth with the re...
why was the prince so lonely and full of sorrow ?
he was a fugitive from the land of his father .
local
causal relationship
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
" ah , " said the wild man , " if that be all you want , then i can help you ! you helped me once before and now i will help you in turn . " then he took the prince by the hand , led him deep down into the earth into his cave , and behold , there hung a suit of armor forged out of the hardest steel , and so bright that...
what did the prince do when the wild man told him to ride out and try his luck ?
did not wait to be told a second time .
local
action
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
the princess 's suitors were about to give up the contest , for none of them had won the prize , though each had done his best . and while they stood there thinking it over , and saying that perhaps fortune would favor them another time , they suddenly saw a youth ride out of the wood straight toward the mountain . he ...
what happened when none of the princess's suitors had won the prize ?
the princess 's suitors were about to give up the contest .
local
outcome resolution
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
the princess 's suitors were about to give up the contest , for none of them had won the prize , though each had done his best . and while they stood there thinking it over , and saying that perhaps fortune would favor them another time , they suddenly saw a youth ride out of the wood straight toward the mountain . he ...
why did all ask who the knight might be ?
none had ever seen him before .
local
causal relationship
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
the princess 's suitors were about to give up the contest , for none of them had won the prize , though each had done his best . and while they stood there thinking it over , and saying that perhaps fortune would favor them another time , they suddenly saw a youth ride out of the wood straight toward the mountain . he ...
what did the prince do when he reached the middle of the steep ascent ?
flung around his steed and rode down again .
local
action
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
the princess 's suitors were about to give up the contest , for none of them had won the prize , though each had done his best . and while they stood there thinking it over , and saying that perhaps fortune would favor them another time , they suddenly saw a youth ride out of the wood straight toward the mountain . he ...
how did all the people feel watching the strange knight ?
excitement .
local
feeling
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
time passed , and the princess 's suitors decided to try their luck a second time . the king 's daughter was once more led up the glass mountain , with great pomp and richly gowned , and was seated on its topmost peak , with the golden crown on her head , and a golden apple in her hand . at the foot of the hill gathere...
why was the king's daughter once more led up the glass mountain ?
the princess 's suitors decided to try their luck a second time .
local
causal relationship
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
then he took the prince by the hand , led him deep down in the earth into his cave , and there on the wall hung a suit of armor altogether forged of the clearest silver , and so bright that it shone afar . right beside it stood a snow - white steed , saddled and bridled , pawing the earth with his silver hoofs , and ch...
what was the suit of armor given by the wild man forged from ?
the clearest silver .
local
action
explicit
princess-glass-mountain
the princess 's suitors were about to give over the contest , for none of them had won the prize , though each had played a man 's part . and while they stood there thinking it over , and saying that perhaps fortune would favor them the next time , they suddenly saw a youth ride out of the wood , straight toward the mo...
why were people's excitement even greater than the first time ?
he was mysterious .
local
causal relationship
implicit
princess-glass-mountain
and when the day set by the king had arrived , the princess was led up the glass mountain . there she sat on its highest peak , with a golden crown on her head , and a golden apple in her hand , and she looked so immeasurably lovely that there was no one who would not have liked to risk his life for her . just below th...
how many times did the princess's suitors attempt to go up glass mountain ?
three times .
summary
action
implicit
princess-glass-mountain
when he had reached its highest peak , he greeted the beautiful princess with great courtesy , kneeled before her , and received the golden apple from her hand . then he flung about his steed , and rode down the glass mountain again , so that the sparks flew about the golden hoofs of his horse , and a long ribbon of go...
why was the golden knight unknown ?
he rode away into the woods right after .
summary
causal relationship
implicit
princess-glass-mountain
when he had reached its highest peak , he greeted the beautiful princess with great courtesy , kneeled before her , and received the golden apple from her hand . then he flung about his steed , and rode down the glass mountain again , so that the sparks flew about the golden hoofs of his horse , and a long ribbon of go...
how did people feel when the golden knight did not make his appearance at the castle ?
surprised .
local
feeling
explicit
swan-maiden
once there was a king who had a pear - tree which bore four - and - twenty golden pears . every day he went into the garden and counted them to see that none were missing . but , one morning , he found that a pear had been taken during the night , and thereat he was troubled and vexed to the heart , for the pear - tree...
what kind of tree did the king have ?
pear .
local
action
explicit
swan-maiden
once there was a king who had a pear - tree which bore four - and - twenty golden pears . every day he went into the garden and counted them to see that none were missing . but , one morning , he found that a pear had been taken during the night , and thereat he was troubled and vexed to the heart , for the pear - tree...
why did the king count the pears every day ?
to see that none were missing .
local
causal relationship
explicit
swan-maiden
once there was a king who had a pear - tree which bore four - and - twenty golden pears . every day he went into the garden and counted them to see that none were missing . but , one morning , he found that a pear had been taken during the night , and thereat he was troubled and vexed to the heart , for the pear - tree...
who did the king ask to watch his tree ?
the eldest prince .
local
character
explicit
swan-maiden
once there was a king who had a pear - tree which bore four - and - twenty golden pears . every day he went into the garden and counted them to see that none were missing . but , one morning , he found that a pear had been taken during the night , and thereat he was troubled and vexed to the heart , for the pear - tree...
where did the prince sit ?
beside the tree .
local
setting
explicit
swan-maiden
he waited and waited , and still he saw not so much as a thread or a hair . but about the middle of the night there came the very prettiest music that his ears had ever heard , and before he knew what he was about he was asleep and snoring until the little leaves shook upon the tree . when the morning came and he awoke...
what happened in the middle of the night ?
the prince heard the prettiest music he 'd ever heard .
local
outcome resolution
implicit
swan-maiden
he waited and waited , and still he saw not so much as a thread or a hair . but about the middle of the night there came the very prettiest music that his ears had ever heard , and before he knew what he was about he was asleep and snoring until the little leaves shook upon the tree . when the morning came and he awoke...
what did the second son set out to do the next night ?
watch the pear tree .
local
action
explicit
swan-maiden
he waited and waited , and still he saw not so much as a thread or a hair . but about the middle of the night there came the very prettiest music that his ears had ever heard , and before he knew what he was about he was asleep and snoring until the little leaves shook upon the tree . when the morning came and he awoke...
what happened when the morning came ?
another pear was gone .
local
outcome resolution
explicit