In order to save the princess, the king ordered that all the spindles in the kingdom be burned. And no one was allowed to tell about the princess the evil fairy's curse.
Years passed, and the princess grew up. The blessings of the good fairies all came true. The princess was very beautiful, clever, kind and gentle. Every one loved her.
soon, the princess became fifteen years old. One the morning of her birthday, the princess got up very early. She walked around the castle alone. At last, she came to an old tower. She walked up to the top of the tower. Then she saw a door.
"What's in there?" the princess said to herself. She opened the door and saw and lady inside.
"Good morning," said the princess politely, "what are you doing?"
"I am spinning," said the old lady.
"What is that?" I have never seen it before," the princess pointed to the spindle.
"Ah, it is a spindle. It is the only spindle in the kingdom. Do you want to have a look?"
The princess picked p the spindle. It pricked her hand. Then she fell into a deep sleep. The old woman laughed. She was the evil fairy!
At the same time, the whole castle fell asleep.The king and queen had just gotten up, and now they fell asleep again. Their servants fell asleep on the floor. The horses fell asleep in the stable. The dogs fell asleep in the yard. The fire fell asleep in the chamber of the kitchen range. The cook had been shouting at a kitchen hand . They both fell asleep too. Thorns began to grow up around the castle. They grew higher and higher, and finally covered up the castle.
From then on, a legend began spreading. It said that a beautiful princess was sleeping in the castle. She was waiting for a prince to wake her up with a true love kiss. Over the years, many princes came to the castle.
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