The Frog king

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[新版]格林童话英文版1.thefrog-king,orironhenry

[新版]格林童话英文版1.thefrog-king,orironhenry

格林童话英文版1. The Frog-King, or Iron Henry1. The Frog-King, or Iron HenryIn old times when wishing still helped one, there lived a king whose daughters were all beautiful, but the youngest was so beautiful that the sun itself, which has seen so much, was astonished whenever it shone in her face. Close by the King's castle lay a great dark forest, and under an old lime-tree in the forest was a well, and when the day was very warm, the King's child went out into the forest and sat down by the side of the cool fountain, and when she was dull she took a golden ball, and threw it up on high and caught it, and this ball was her favorite plaything.Now it so happened that on one occasion the princess's golden ball did not fall into the little hand which she was holding up for it, but on to the ground beyond, and rolled straight into the water. The King's daughter followed it with her eyes, but it vanished, and the well was deep, so deep that the bottom could not be seen. On this she began to cry, and cried louder and louder, and could not be comforted. And as she thus lamented some one said to her, "What ails thee, King's daughter? Thou weepest so that even a stone would show pity." She looked round to the side from whence the voice came, and saw a frog stretching forth its thick, ugly head from the water. "Ah! oldwater-splasher, is it thou?" said she; "I am weeping for my golden ball, which has fallen into the well.""Be quiet, and do not weep," answered the frog, "I can help thee, but what wilt thou give me if I bring thy plaything up again?" "Whatever thou wilt have, dear frog," said she -- "My clothes, my pearls and jewels, and even the golden crown which I amwearing."The frog answered, "I do not care for thy clothes, thy pearls and jewels, or thy golden crown, but if thou wilt love me and let me be thy companion and play-fellow, and sit by thee at thy little table, and eat off thy little golden plate, and drink out of thy little cup, and sleep in thy little bed -- if thou wilt promise me this I will go down below, and bring thee thy golden ball up again.""Oh yes," said she, "I promise thee all thou wishest, if thou wilt but bring me my ball back again." She, however, thought, "How the silly frog does talk! He lives in the water with the other frogs, and croaks, and can be no companion to any human being!"But the frog when he had received this promise, put his head into the water and sank down, and in a short while came swimmming up again with the ball in his mouth, and threw it on the grass. The King's daughter was delighted to see her pretty plaything once more, and picked it up, and ran away with it. "Wait, wait," said the frog. "Take me with thee. I can't run as thou canst." But what did it avail him to scream his croak, croak, after her, as loudly as he could? She did not listen to it, but ran home and soon forgot the poor frog, who was forced to go back into his well again.The next day when she had seated herself at table with the King and all the courtiers, and was eating from her little golden plate, something came creeping splish splash, splish splash, up the marble staircase, and when it had got to the top, itknocked at the door and cried, "Princess, youngest princess, open the door for me." She ran to see who was outside, but when she opened the door, there sat the frog in front of it. Then she slammed the door to, in great haste, sat down to dinner again, and was quite frightened. The King saw plainly that her heart was beating violently, and said, "My child, what art thou so afraid of? Is there perchance a giant outside who wants to carry thee away?" "Ah, no," replied she. "It is no giant but a disgusting frog.""What does a frog want with thee?" "Ah, dear father, yesterday as I was in the forest sitting by the well, playing, my golden ball fell into the water. And because I cried so, the frog brought it out again for me, and because he so insisted, I promised him he should be my companion, but I never thought he would be able to come out of his water! And now he is outside there, and wants to come in to me."In the meantime it knocked a second time, and cried,"Princess! youngest princess!Open the door for me!Dost thou not know what thou saidst to meYesterday by the cool waters of the fountain?Princess, youngest princess!Open the door for me!"Then said the King, "That which thou hast promised must thou perform. Go and let him in." She went and opened the door, and the frog hopped in and followed her, step by step, to her chair. There he sat and cried, "Lift me up beside thee." She delayed,until at last the King commanded her to do it. When the frog was once on the chair he wanted to be on the table, and when he was on the table he said, "Now, push thy little golden plate nearer to me that we may eat together." She did this, but it was easy to see that she did not do it willingly. The frog enjoyed what he ate, but almost every mouthful she took choked her. At length he said, "I have eaten and am satisfied; now I am tired, carry me into thy little room and make thy little silken bed ready, and we will both lie down and go to sleep."The King's daughter began to cry, for she was afraid of the cold frog which she did not like to touch, and which was now to sleep in her pretty, clean little bed. But the King grew angry and said, "He who helped thee when thou wert in trouble ought not afterwards to be despised by thee." So she took hold of the frog with two fingers, carried him upstairs, and put him in a corner. But when she was in bed he crept to her and said, "I am tired, I want to sleep as well as thou, lift me up or I will tell thy father." Then she was terribly angry, and took him up and threw him with all her might against the wall. "Now, thou wilt be quiet, odious frog," said she. But when he fell down he was no frog but a King's son with beautiful kind eyes. He by her father's will was now her dear companion and husband. Then he told her how he had been bewitched by a wicked witch, and how no one could have delivered him from the well but herself, and that to-morrow they would go together into his kingdom. Then they went to sleep, and next morning when the sun awoke them, a carriage came driving up with eight white horses, which had white ostrich feathers on their heads, and were harnessed with golden chains, and behind stood the young King's servant Faithful Henry. Faithful Henry had been so unhappy when his master was changedinto a frog, that he had caused three iron bands to be laid round his heart, lest it should burst with grief and sadness. The carriage was to conduct the young King into his Kingdom. Faithful Henry helped them both in, and placed himself behind again, and was full of joy because of this deliverance. And when they had driven a part of the way the King's son heard a cracking behind him as if something had broken. So he turned round and cried, "Henry, the carriage is breaking.""No, master, it is not the carriage. It is a band from my heart, which was put there in my great pain when you were a frog and imprisoned in the well." Again and once again while they were on their way something cracked, and each time the King's son thought the carriage was breaking; but it was only the bands which were springing from the heart of faithful Henry because his master was set free and was happy.。

拆书-重读童话——TheFrog-king

拆书-重读童话——TheFrog-king

重读童话——TheFrog-king读书日当然要读书,读什么?读童话吧。

距离童年越来越远,再读会不会唤回一点童年的美好记忆?于是选了《格林童话》,特意读到英文版也许是因为好奇心,一心想有些新体验。

Frog-King第一篇是Frog-King,orIronHenry.常见的版本译作《青蛙王子》。

译得真有美感,回想当初的印象,青蛙最后要向公主哀嚎,才能解除魔咒,恢复原形。

很惊讶,英文版里没这么浪漫,但是读来很真实。

青蛙帮小公主找球,是有条件的:"Icanhelpyou,butwhatwillyougivemeifIbringyourplaythingupag ain?"这样的情景多么真实可信,青少年之间的确是如此讨价还价儿童的。

但发生在一只丑陋的青蛙与美丽的小公主之间,就变得分外有趣了。

小女孩为了拿回绒兰,立刻应承要把身上的珠宝甚至衣服都给它。

但青蛙拒绝了,不过它可不是助人为乐,它要公主做老婆!这不明摆着癞蛤蟆想吃天鹅肉嘛(︶.̮︶✽)哪个小姑娘会这么蠢?不过为了金球,先答应它呗。

青蛙逼着公主发了誓,取回了金球,小姑娘拿到球,撒丫子就跑了……接下来的情节,对一个小读者看来,简直有点恐怖了,正用餐间,一只湿漉漉的青蛙“啪嗒啪嗒”跳上楼梯,又敲门又是一通喊。

小公主wasquitefrightened.当女孩被又赖又丑错信的男生缠上,都是这种感觉:frightenedanddisgusted.与众多嫌贫爱富的父母不同,小公主的老爹老爹怒骂了不守信的女儿,"Thatwhichyouhavepromisedmustyouferform."于是,青蛙如愿以偿进了门,蹬桌子上椅子,吃光了小公主的食物。

继而命令:“去,铺床展被,本蛙要与你同床共枕!”有没天理?简直是无赖啊!小公主大哭,国王还生气了,一通责骂,小公主只好用两根手指捏着回卧室。

揣着一肚子气,小姑娘一进门就把青蛙砸犄角旮旯了。

格林童话青蛙王子全集中英文对照原版

格林童话青蛙王子全集中英文对照原版

格林童话青蛙王子全集中英文对照原版One fine eveninga young princess put on her bonnet and clogs, and went out to take a walk by herself in a wood. Ta came a cross cool spring of water, so decided to sit down to rest a while. Ta had a golden ball in her hand, which was her favourite plaything; and ta was always tossing it up into the air, and catching it again as it fell.一个美妙的傍晚,一位年轻的公主戴着帽子,穿着木屐独立一人到一个树林里散步;当她来到树林中一股温暖的泉水边时,她在这儿停下来休息了一会儿。

她手中有一个金色的球,这是她最喜欢的玩具;她经常将球抛到空中然后当球落下时接住它。

After a time ta threw it up so high that she missed catching it as it fell; and the ball bounded away, and rolled along on the ground, until at last it fell down into the spring. The princess looked into the spring after her ball, but it was very deep, so deep that she could not see the bottom of it. Then she began to be wail her loss, and said, 'Alas! if I could only get my ball again, I would give all my fine clothes and jewels, and everything that I have in the world.' 一会儿之后,她将球扔得太高,以至于没有接住,球蹦蹦跳跳,最后沿着地面滚走了,直到掉进了泉水里。

青蛙王子弗雷迪读后感英文

青蛙王子弗雷迪读后感英文

青蛙王子弗雷迪读后感英文The Frog Prince, also known as The Frog King or Iron Heinrich, is a beloved fairy tale that has been passed down through generations. The story follows a young princess who reluctantly befriends a frog after he helps her retrieve a golden ball from a well. The frog promises to help her in return for her friendship and loyalty. However, the princess initially resists the idea of befriending a frog due to his slimy and unappealing appearance.As the story unfolds, the princess gradually warms up to the frog and begins to see him in a new light. She learns valuable lessons about keeping promises, showing kindness to others, and looking beyond superficial appearances. Ultimately, the princess's kindness and loyalty transform the frog back into a handsome prince, breaking the curse that had turned him into a frog.One of the key themes of The Frog Prince is the importance of kindness, empathy, and compassion. Theprincess's initial reluctance to befriend the frog highlights the idea that appearances can be deceiving and that true beauty lies within. Through her interactions with the frog, the princess learns to look beyond superficial qualities and appreciate the frog for who he truly is.Another important theme in the story is the idea of keeping promises and honoring commitments. The princess's decision to honor her promise to the frog despite her initial reservations demonstrates the importance of staying true to one's word and being loyal to others. This aspect of the story serves as a reminder of the importance of integrity and reliability in relationships.Overall, The Frog Prince is a timeless tale that resonates with audiences of all ages. Its themes of kindness, loyalty, and inner beauty continue to inspire readers to lookbeyond outward appearances and to treat others with respect and compassion. The story serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of love and the importance of staying true to one's values.。

青蛙王子英文版

青蛙王子英文版

青蛙王子英文版Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there lived a beautiful princess who was known for her kind heart and her love of nature. One day, while she was strolling through the palace gardens, she came across a small, green frog sitting by a sparkling pond. The frog looked up at her with its large, round eyes and croaked softly.Intrigued, the princess approached the frog and noticed that it seemed to be trying to communicate with her. Feeling a sudden urge to help the creature, she knelt down beside the pond and asked the frog what was wrong. To her great surprise, the frog spoke in a clear, gentle voice, "Your Highness, I am not just any ordinary frog. I am a prince who has been cursed by an evil sorcerer. The only way to break the spell is for a beautiful princess to give me a kiss."The princess was taken aback by the frog's words, but she could not deny the sincerity in his eyes. Filled with compassion, she leaned in and gently pressed her lips against the frog's. In a flash of brilliant light, the frog transformed into a handsome young man, the curse broken.The prince, overjoyed to be free from the enchantment, bowed before the princess and said, "Your Highness, I am forever in your debt. You have not only broken the spell but have also shown me the true power of kindness and courage. I am honored to be in your presence."The princess, equally delighted, smiled warmly and replied, "There is no need to thank me, my dear prince. I am simply glad that I could help you in your time of need. Now, let us return to the palace and celebrate your return to your true form."As they made their way back to the castle, the prince and the princess engaged in lively conversation, sharing stories of their lives and their dreams for the future. The princess was captivated by the prince's intelligence and wit, while the prince was enchanted by the princess's grace and compassion.When they arrived at the palace, the king and queen were overjoyed to see their son restored to his rightful form. They welcomed the prince back with open arms and organized a grand celebration in honor of the occasion. The entire kingdom rejoiced, for the prince's return meant the end of the dark sorcerer's reign of terror.In the days that followed, the prince and the princess spent muchtime together, exploring the palace gardens and discussing their shared love of nature. They grew closer with each passing day, and it soon became clear that they had developed a deep affection for one another.One evening, as they strolled through the moonlit gardens, the prince gathered his courage and said, "Your Highness, I must confess that my feelings for you have grown beyond mere gratitude. I have fallen deeply in love with you, and I would be honored if you would consent to become my wife."The princess, her heart filled with joy, replied, "My dear prince, I too have fallen in love with you. I would be delighted to become your wife and to rule by your side as the queen of this kingdom."And so, the prince and the princess were wed in a grand ceremony, with the entire kingdom in attendance. The people of the land celebrated the union of their beloved prince and the kind-hearted princess, for they knew that their reign would bring prosperity and peace to the kingdom.From that day on, the prince and the princess worked tirelessly to improve the lives of their subjects. They implemented new policies to protect the environment, built schools and hospitals, and fostered a spirit of unity and cooperation throughout the land.Years passed, and the prince and the princess grew old together, their love for each other only deepening with time. On their deathbeds, they looked back on their lives with a sense of fulfillment and pride, knowing that they had made a lasting impact on the world around them.As the sun set on their kingdom, the people gathered to bid farewell to their beloved rulers, their hearts filled with gratitude and respect for the frog prince and the princess who had transformed him. And so, the tale of the frog prince and the princess who loved him lived on, a timeless story of the power of love, compassion, and the triumph of good over evil.。

青蛙王子童话故事英语作文

青蛙王子童话故事英语作文

青蛙王子童话故事英语作文Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the heart of the enchanted forest, there lived a young princess named Lily. With her golden locks and sparkling emerald eyes, Lily was the most beautiful girl in the entire kingdom. However, despite her outward beauty, Lily possessed a kind and compassionate heart that shone brighter than any jewel.One day, as Lily was strolling through the lush garden surrounding her palace, she stumbled upon a peculiar sight. Sitting on a lily pad in the center of a tranquil pond was a magnificent green frog. Intrigued, Lily approached the frog and was surprised to hear it speak in a deep, rumbling voice."My dear princess" the frog said "I am no ordinary amphibian. I am, in fact, a prince who has been cursed by a wicked sorcerer. The only way to break this spell is for a beautiful maiden to kiss me and declare her love."Lily's eyes widened with wonder and a sense of adventure filled her heart. Without hesitation, she leaned in and placed a gentle kiss upon the frog's warty brow. In a flash of brilliant light, the frogtransformed into a handsome young man, his emerald robes shimmering in the sunlight."You have broken the curse, my dear princess" the prince exclaimed "and for that, I am eternally grateful." He then proceeded to explain that he had been transformed into a frog by a jealous sorcerer who sought to keep him from ascending to the throne. Lily listened intently, captivated by the prince's tale of sorcery and enchantment.As the days passed, Lily and the prince grew closer, bonding over their shared love of the natural world and their desire to bring peace and prosperity to the kingdom. The prince, in turn, marveled at Lily's wisdom and compassion, traits that he had never encountered in any other woman.One fateful day, the wicked sorcerer learned of the prince's transformation and, consumed by rage, unleashed a powerful spell that threatened to engulf the entire kingdom in darkness. Undaunted, Lily and the prince worked tirelessly to counter the sorcerer's dark magic, drawing upon their combined strength and the power of the enchanted forest to thwart his nefarious plans.After a fierce battle that shook the very foundation of the kingdom, Lily and the prince emerged victorious, the sorcerer's evil vanquished. The grateful villagers celebrated their triumph, hailing Lily and theprince as the saviors of the land.With the kingdom once again at peace, Lily and the prince decided to wed, their love and devotion to one another serving as an inspiration to all who witnessed their union. Together, they ruled the kingdom with wisdom and compassion, ushering in a new era of prosperity and harmony.And so, the tale of the frog prince and the brave princess who broke his curse has been passed down through generations, a timeless story of the power of love to overcome even the darkest of enchantments.。

青蛙王子英语作文及汉译

青蛙王子英语作文及汉译

Frog Prince: A Tale of Transformation and ItsChinese CounterpartOnce upon a time, there was a king whose daughters were all beautiful, but the youngest was the fairest of them all. She loved to play in the palace garden, where an old well was located. One day, while playing by the well, she dropped her golden ball into the water. She cried out in despair, as the ball was her dearest possession. Suddenly,a frog appeared at the edge of the well and offered to retrieve the ball for her, but only if she promised to behis friend and companion. The princess, eager to retrieve her ball, quickly agreed. The frog retrieved the ball and returned it to the princess, but when she saw the frog, she ran away in disgust.The frog followed the princess and called out to her, "Wait, princess! You promised to be my friend!" But the princess ignored him and entered the palace. The frog followed her inside and called out louder, "Wait, princess! Don't forget your promise!" This caused the king to become angry and ordered that the frog be thrown out. The frogcried out, "Oh, princess, I will turn into a prince if youkiss me!" But the princess shut the door and refused to listen.Years passed, and the princess remained unmarried. One day, a handsome prince appeared at the palace and announced his intention to marry the princess. The king agreed to the marriage, and the wedding was soon arranged. On the day of the wedding, the prince saw the frog and recognized him as the one who had helped the princess years ago. He approached the frog and kissed him, instantly transforming him into a handsome prince.The princess realized that the prince was the same frog who had helped her retrieve her ball. She was ashamed of her past behavior and apologized to the frog prince. The frog prince forgave her and revealed that he had been cursed by a witch, who had turned him into a frog until he was kissed by a princess who truly loved him.The frog prince and the princess fell in love and lived happily ever after. They learned the valuable lesson that appearance is not everything and that true beauty lies within the heart. They also learned the importance ofkeeping promises and treating others with kindness and respect.**《青蛙王子》: 一个关于转变的故事及其中国版** 从前,有一个国王,他的女儿们都很漂亮,但最小的女儿最漂亮。

the king of the frog英文原版故事

the king of the frog英文原版故事

The frog king or Iron HenryIn the old times, when it was still of some use to wish for the thing one wanted, there lived a King whose daughters were all handsome, but the youngest was so beautiful that the sun himself, who has seen so much, wondered each time he shone over her because of her beauty. Near the royal castle there was a great dark wood, and in the wood under an old linden-tree was a well; and when the day was hot, the King's daughter used to go forth into the wood and sit by the brink of the cool well, and if the time seemed long, she would take out a golden ball, and throw it up and catch it again, and this was her favourite pastime.Now it happened one day that the golden ball, instead of falling back into the maiden's little hand which had sent it aloft, dropped to the ground near the edge of the well and rolled in. The king's daughter followed it with her eyes as it sank, but the well was deep, so deep that the bottom could not be seen. Then she began to weep, and she wept and wept as if she could never be comforted. And in the midst of her weeping she heard a voice saying to her: "What ails thee, king's daughter? Thy tears would melt a heart of stone." And when she looked to see where the voice came from, there was nothing but a frog stretching his thick ugly head out of the water. "Oh, is it you, old waddler?" said she, "I weep because my golden ball has fallen into the well." - "Never mind, do not weep," answered the frog, "I can help you; but what will you give me if I fetch up your ball again?" - "Whatever you like, dear frog," said she, "any of my clothes, my pearls and jewels, or even the golden crown that I wear." - "Thy clothes, thy pearls and jewels, and thy golden crown are not for me," answered the frog, "but if thou wouldst love me, and have me for thy companion and play-fellow, and let me sit by thee at table, and eat from thy plate, and drink from thy cup, and sleep in thy little bed, if thou wouldst promise all this, then would I dive below the water and fetch thee thy golden ball again." - "Oh yes," she answered, "I will promise it all, whatever you want, if you will only get me my ball again." But she thought to herself: What nonsense he talks! As if he could do anything but sit in the water and croak with the other frogs, or could possibly be any one's companion.But the frog, as soon as he heard her promise, drew his head under the water and sank down out of sight, but after a while he came to the surface again with the ball in his mouth, and he threw it on the grass. The King's daughter was overjoyed to see her pretty plaything again, and she caught it up and ran off with it. "Stop, stop!" cried the frog, "take me up too. I cannot run as fast as you!" But it was of no use, for croak, croak after her as he might, she would not listen to him, but made haste home, and very soon forgot all about the poor frog, who had to betake himself to his well again.The next day, when the King's daughter was sitting at table with the King and all the court, and eating from her golden plate, there came something pitter patter up the marble stairs, and then there came a knocking at the door, and a voice crying: "Youngest King's daughter, let me in!" And she got up and ran to see who it could be, but when she opened the door, there was the frog sitting outside. Then she shut the door hastily and went back to her seat, feeling very uneasy. The King noticed how quickly her heart was beating, and said: "My child, what are you afraid of? Is there a giant standing at the door ready to carry you away?" - "Oh no," answered she, "no giant, but a horrid frog." - "And what does the frog want?" asked the King. "O dear father," answered she, "when I was sitting by the well yesterday, and playing with my golden ball, it fell into the water, and while I was crying for the loss of it, the frog came and got it again for me on condition I would let him be my companion, but I never thought that he could leave the water and come after me; but now there he is outside the door, and he wants to come in to me." And then they all heard him knocking the second time and crying:"Youngest King's daughter,Open to me!By the well waterWhat promisedyou me?Youngest King's daughterNow open to me!""That which thou hast promised must thou perform," said the King, "so go now and let him in." So she went and opened the door, and the frog hopped in, following at her heels, till she reached her chair. Then he stopped and cried: "Lift me up to sit by you." But she delayed doing so until the King ordered her. When once the frog was on the chair, he wanted to get on the table, and there he sat and said: "Now push your golden plate a little nearer, so that we may eat together." And so she did, but everybody might see how unwilling she was, and the frog feasted heartily, but every morsel seemed to stick in her throat. "I have had enough now," said the frog at last, "and as I am tired, you must carry me to your room, and make ready your silken bed, and we will lie down and go to sleep." Then the King's daughter began to weep, and was afraid of the cold frog, that nothing would satisfy him but he must sleep in her pretty clean bed. Now the King grew angry with her, saying: "That which thou hast promised in thy time of necessity, must thou now perform." So she picked up the frog with her finger and thumb, carried him upstairs and put him in a corner, and when she had lain down to sleep, he came creeping up, saying: "I am tired and want sleep as much as you; take me up, or I will tell your father." Then she felt beside herself with rage, and picking him up, she threw him with all her strength against the wall, crying: "Now will you be quiet, you horrid frog!"But as he fell, he ceased to be a frog, and became all at once a prince with beautiful kind eyes. And it came to pass that, with her father's consent, they became bride and bridegroom. And he told her how a wicked witch had bound him by her spells, and how no one but she alone could have released him, and that they two would go together to his father's kingdom. And there came to the door a carriage drawn by eight white horses, with white plumes on their heads, and with golden harness, and behind the carriage was standing faithful Henry, the servant of the young prince. Now, faithful Henry had suffered such care and pain when his master was turned into a frog, that he had been obliged to wear three iron bands over his heart, to keep it from breaking with trouble and anxiety. When the carriage started to take the prince to his kingdom, and faithful Henry had helped them both in, he got up behind, and was full of joy at his master's deliverance.And when they had gone a part of the way, the prince heard a sound at the back of the carriage, as if something had broken, and he turned round and cried: "Henry, the wheel must be breaking!""The wheel does not break,'Tis the band round my heartThat, to lessen its ache,When I grieved for your sake,I bound round my heart."Again, and yet once again there was the same sound, and the prince thought it must be the wheel breaking, but it was the breaking of the other bands from faithful Henry's heart, because it was now so relieved and happy.。

写请求派国王的青蛙的读后感

写请求派国王的青蛙的读后感

写请求派国王的青蛙的读后感(中英文实用版)After immersing myself in the delightful tale of "The Frog King Who Wanted to Send a Dispatch," I was thoroughly enchanted by the whimsical world and profound lessons hidden within its pages.The story, at its core, is a brilliant blend of fantasy and reality, reminding us of the importance of self-awareness and acceptance.在阅读《请求派国王的青蛙》这部令人愉悦的故事后,我完全被其中奇妙的幻想世界和深藏的哲理所吸引。

这个故事本质上是一种幻想与现实的巧妙融合,它提醒我们自我认知与接纳的重要性。

The protagonist, an ambitious frog who aspires to be a king, highlights the human tendency to desire more, often without understanding the consequences.His journey is a hilarious and thought-provoking reminder that sometimes, the grass isn"t always greener on the other side.故事的主人公,一只渴望成为国王的青蛙,凸显了人类渴望更多却往往不考虑后果的倾向。

他的旅程既滑稽又发人深省,提醒我们有时候,彼岸的草地未必更加绿意盎然。

The author"s use of simple yet expressive language weaves a tapestry of emotions and moral dilemmas that resonate with readers of all ages.It"s a story that encourages us to embrace our true selves and appreciate what we already have.作者运用简单而富有表现力的语言,编织出一幅情感丰富和道德困境的画卷,这激发了各个年龄层读者的共鸣。

青蛙王子沙雕版英语作文

青蛙王子沙雕版英语作文

青蛙王子沙雕版英语作文Once upon a time, there was a frog prince who lived in a beautiful pond. He was known for his handsome looks and charming personality. Every frog in the pond admired him and wanted to be his friend.One day, a beautiful princess came to the pond and saw the frog prince. She was amazed by his looks and decided to kiss him, hoping he would turn into a handsome prince. To her surprise, the frog prince did turn into a prince, but he was covered in sand!The princess was shocked and didn't know what to do. The frog prince explained that he had been cursed by anevil witch and could only be turned back into a prince if someone kissed him with true love. The princess realized that she didn't truly love the frog prince and decided to help him find someone who did.The frog prince and the princess went on a journey tofind true love. Along the way, they encountered many challenges and obstacles. They met all kinds of creatures, from talking animals to magical beings, but none of them could break the curse.Finally, they met a kind-hearted girl who saw the frog prince covered in sand and didn't hesitate to kiss him. To their surprise, the curse was broken, and the frog prince turned back into a handsome prince.The princess was happy for the frog prince and realized that true love was not always about romantic feelings, but also about selflessness and kindness. She bid farewell to the prince and returned to her kingdom, knowing that she had helped someone find true love.。

安徒生童话故事之《青蛙王子》英文完整版

安徒生童话故事之《青蛙王子》英文完整版

安徒⽣童话故事之《青蛙王⼦》英⽂完整版 记忆中的童话故事情节有的已经印象不深了,但⼈⼈都会知道童话的结局⼤都是美好的,世界上有坏⼈,也有好⼈,经过磨难,正义终究战胜邪恶,王⼦和公主最终都会幸福的⽣活在⼀起……下⾯就是⼩编给⼤家带来的《青蛙王⼦》英⽂版故事,希望能帮助到⼤家! 《The Frog Prince 青蛙王⼦》的故事 Many, many years ago, there lived a king. He had many beautiful daughters. And the youngest one was very lovely, and even the sun was surprised to see her when he shone on her face. Near the king's castle lay a dark, gloomy forest. In the middle of the forest there was a fountain. One day, the king' s daughter went into the forest when it was very hot. She sat down on the side of the cool fountain. Then she began to toss a golden ball in the air, and catch it. It was a most interesting game to her. Once, however, the king' s daughter failed to catch the golden ball. It fell on the ground, and rolled into the water. The princess followed it with her eyes, but soon it disappeared. The water was very deep and she could not see the bottom. Then she cried aloud, and began to weep. Soon she heard a voice. It said, "Why are you weeping, princess? Your tears can melt even the stones!" She looked around and saw a frog. He was stretching his thick ugly head out of the water. "Oh, there you are, old waterpaddler," she said. "I am crying for the loss of my golden ball. It has fallen into into the fountain." 很久很久以前,有⼀位国王,他有很多美丽的⼥⼉。

高中生英语话剧-青蛙王子(1)

高中生英语话剧-青蛙王子(1)

旁白(第一页):there lived a King whose daughters were all beautiful, but the youngest was so beautiful , Close by the King’s castle lay a great dark forest, and when the day was very warm, the King’s child went out into the forest and sat down by the side of the cool fountain, and when she was dull she took a golden ball, and threw it up on high and caught it, and this ball was her favorite plaything.从前有一位国王的女儿都很漂亮,但最小的是如此美丽,国王的宫殿附近有一片黑森林,天热的时候,国王的孩子走进森林,坐在清凉的喷泉,无聊的时候就拿出一个金球,把高了起来,抓住了它,这成了她最喜爱的游戏。

(公主上场,开始玩球)(第二页)Now it happened that once, the princess's golden ball did not fall into her little hand, but fell on the ground, straight into the water. The princess followed it with the eyes, but it disappeared, Tan Hens hen deep water, you can't see the bottom. She cried, crying more and more loudly, unable to comfort. When she was sad, someone told her现在碰巧有一次,公主的金球没有落入她的小手,但落在地面之上,直直的滚到水里。

黑布林 青蛙王子英文介绍

黑布林 青蛙王子英文介绍

黑布林青蛙王子英文介绍The Frog Prince Once upon a time, there was a beautiful Princess. 青蛙王子从前,有一位美丽的公主。

She was very vain and selfish, and cared only about showing off her beauty and collecting expensive things.她非常自负和自私,只在乎炫耀自己的美貌和收集昂贵的东西。

Ugh! What is this? I can't wear this old, grubby dress!啊!这是什么?我不能穿这件又旧又脏的衣服!One day, her father the King told her he had a present for her, and showed her a magnificent ball made of pure gold.My dearest, a neighboring kingdom has sent this golden ball as a gift for you.一天,她的国王父亲告诉她,他有一件礼物要送给她,并向她展示了一个华丽的纯金球。

亲爱的,邻国送给你这个金球作为礼物。

Oooo! It's so pretty! Wow! It is. It is also the only one of its kind in the world.哦!太漂亮了!哇!是呀。

它是世界上独一无二的。

The princess was thrilled, and played with her ball in the garden every day. Soon however, the Princess began to grow bored, because she had no friend.公主很激动,每天都在花园里玩她的球。

关于青蛙王子的英语故事

关于青蛙王子的英语故事

关于青蛙王子的英语故事故事是儿童的第一大需要。

各个年龄段(尤其是低年级)的孩子都喜欢听故事。

因为故事的情节引人入胜,能够引起孩子的注意力;儿童故事里的童话世界令孩子们充满了希望,他们能从故事中的人物身上找到与自己心灵产生共鸣的情感体验。

小编精心收集了关于青蛙王子的英语故事,供大家欣赏学习!关于青蛙王子的英语故事篇1Near the castle of this King was a large and gloomy forest. Just a short walk into the trees was a small clearing. At the far side stood an old lime tree, and beneath its branches splashed a fountain in the middle of a dark, deep pool.Whenever it was very hot, the King's youngest daughter would run of into this wood and sit by the pool, throwing her golden ball into the air. This was her favourite pastime.One afternoon when the Princess threw the ball high up in the air, she didn't catch it! It slipped through her fingers onto the grass. Then it rolled past her into the pool and disappeared beneath the water.The Princess peered into the pool, but her precious ball was gone. Quickly, she plunged her arms into the pool as far as she could reach, but she could feel nothing except weeds and water lilies. Some people said the pool was so deep, it had no bottom. So when the Princess realised her golden ball was gone forever, she began to cry. "Come back to me this minute, golden ball," sobbed the Princess, staring into the water.Now as a rule, Princesses are used to getting their own way. So after her golden ball didn't magically pop up out of the water, she started to howl even louder. Dear, oh dear! First she stamped her feet and then she threw herself down on the grass in temper.The Princess was making so much noise that she didn't notice a big green frog stick his head out of the water and jump onto the grass beside her. "Don't cry, beautiful Princess," croaked the frog. " I saw your golden ball fall into the water, and it will be my pleasure to dive down and get it for you, if you will give me something in return.At this, the Princess cheered up. " I will gladly give you my jewels and pearls, even my golden crown, if you will bring back my golden ball." It is true to say that promises should never be made in a hurry, even by Princesses, because a promise is a thing that must be kept, especially to frogs!"The frog hopped nearer to the Princess. "Pearls and jewels and golden crowns are no use to me," he went on, "but if you'll love me and be my friend, if you'll let me eat from your golden plate, drink from your golden cup, and sleep on your golden bed, I will dive down and fetch your ball."So eager was the Princess to see her golden ball once more, that she didn't listen too carefully to what the frog had to say."I promise you all you ask, if only you will bring my ball," she said.Quickly as a flash, the frog jumped into the pool then bobbed up again with the ball in his mouth. Straight away the King's daughter snatched her ball and ran back to the castle."Take me with you," cried the frog. "I cannot run as fast as you and I shall be left behind."But the Princess didn't care about her promise and soon forgot all about the frog. Later that day, when the Princess was sitting at the table, something was heard coming up the marble stairs. Splish, splosh, splish splosh! The sound came nearer and nearer, and a voice cried, "Let me in, youngest daughter of theKing."The Princess jumped up to see who had called her. Now when she caught sight of the frog, she turned very pale."What does a frog want with you?" demanded the King, looking rather surprised.The Princess hung her head. "When I was sitting by the fountain my golden ball fell into the water. This frog fetched it back for me, because I cried so much." The Princess started to cry again. "I promised to love him and let him eat from my golden plate, drink from my golden cup, and sleep on my golden bed."The King looked at the frog and thought for a while before he spoke. "Then you must keep your promise, my daughter."The Princess knew she must obey, so she let the frog to come inside. The frog hopped in after her and jumped up into her chair and straight onto the table. "Now push your golden plate near me." said the frog, "so that we may eat together." As she did so, the frog leapt onto her plate and ate up all her dinner, which was just as well, because the Princess didn't feel much like eating.Next, the frog drank from her little golden cup until it was quite empty. Somehow the Princess didn't feel at all thirsty either! After the frog had finished, he took one great leap and landed on the Princess's knee. "Go away you ugly, cold frog!" she screamed. "I will never let you sleep on my lovely, clean bed!"The made the King very angry. "This frog helped you when you needed it. Now you must keep your promise to him.""I am very tired after that wonderful meal," the frog said, "and you did promise that I could go to sleep on your golden bed."Very unwillingly the Princess picked up the frog and carried him upstairs to her room.When the frog hopped into the middle of her golden bed, it was just too much for the Princess. She pushed the frog hard and it fell onto the floor.As he fell he was changed into a handsome Prince. A spell had been cast on him by an evil witch and only the Princess had the power to break it.The Princess was speechless. She felt very sorry indeed that she had been so unkind to the frog.After a while, the handsome Prince and the Princess were married, and lived happily ever after. 在遥远的古代,人们心中的美好愿望往往能够变成现实。

青蛙王子英语作文及汉译

青蛙王子英语作文及汉译

青蛙王子英语作文及汉译English:The Frog Prince is a classic fairy tale that tells the story of a beautiful princess who befriends a frog, who ultimately turns out to be a handsome prince. The princess makes a promise to the frog and as a result, he helps her retrieve a golden ball from a well. In return for his assistance, the princess promises to let him live with her in the palace. However, the princess breaks her promise, causing the frog to feel betrayed. Despite this, the frog perseveres and eventually proves himself to be the true prince he is. Through this tale, we learn the importance of keeping promises and not judging others based on their appearance.中文翻译:《青蛙王子》是一个经典的童话故事,讲述了一个美丽的公主和一只青蛙成为朋友,最终发现这只青蛙其实是一个英俊的王子的故事。

公主向青蛙承诺帮助他,并因此帮助她从井中取回了一个金球。

作为回报,公主承诺让他与她一起住在宫殿里。

然而,公主违背了自己的承诺,使青蛙感到背叛。

尽管如此,青蛙坚持不懈,最终证明自己是真正的王子。

两分钟幼儿英语故事带翻译:青蛙王子

两分钟幼儿英语故事带翻译:青蛙王子

两分钟幼儿英语故事带翻译:青蛙王子In ancient days, the good wishes of people’s minds often can become a reality. At that time fascinating, there was a king. King has several daughters were all beautiful; especially his little daughter, it is Meirutianxian even informed the sun shone on her face every time, all of her beauty I was stunned.Near the king’s palace, there is a dark forest. In the forest in an old linden tree, there is a pool, pool deep. In hot weather, the little princess went out into the forest, sitting in the cool of the fountain. She sat there bored when you take out a golden ball, the golden ball into the air and then caught by hand. This was her favorite game.Unfortunately, there is a little princess little hands stretched out to pick up the golden ball did not fall into her hands, but fell to the ground, and suddenly rolled down below. Princess two closely watching golden, golden But suddenly all of a sudden in a puddle no shadow children. The pool was so deep, it can not see the bottom, the little princess began to cry, her cries growing, crying very sad. Cried and cried, the little princess suddenly heard someone loudly said: “?. Oh, princess, this is how your friends like you crying, even a stone would show pity” After listening to this, the li ttle princess looked around , trying to figure out where the voices are coming from, only to find a frog from the water stretched out his large head ugly plump.“Ah! Tis you, swimmer,” little princess frog said, “Here I am crying because my golden ball has fallen into.”“Well, do not be sad, do not cry,” the frog replied, “I have a way to help you. If I can help you bring your golden ball up again, you get something in return for me?”“Dear frog, you want everything to Oh,” replied she, “My clothes, m y pearls and precious stones, and even I am wearing the golden crown, I can give you.”Hearing this, the frog princess said:. “Your clothes, your pearls and jewels, and your golden crown, Which I do not want to but if you are like me, let me be your friend we play together, eat when I sit with you a table, with your golden plate to eat with your little cup drinking, let me sleep at night in your little bed; if you will promise all all, I would go down below, put your ball back again. ““Good, good,”said the little princess, “as long as you are willing to put my ball back again, you all I promise.” Princess Although the lips to say, but my mind was thinking: “This how the silly frog, make nonsense! he only sit in the water with other frogs, and croak together, how could a man of good friends? “After the frog has been little princess promise, put his head into the water bar, sneak into the pool. After a little while, golden frog in his mouth, surfaced, and then the golden spit on the grass. Little Princess again saw his beloved toy, heart indescribably happy. She picked up the golden ball and ran.“Hold on! Hold on!” Cried the frog, “Take me with you! I can not run as fast as you.”Although frogs screaming screamed, but no avail. Little Princess frog they did not listen, but went straight back home, and soon put the poor frog completely forget. The frog had to bounce back to the pool to go.The next day, the little princess with the king and ministers just sit on the table, began her own little golden dish meal, suddenly heard the sound of Para Para. With the sound, there is something down the marble stairs jump up to the door when they knocked on the door while loudly shouting: “! Little Princess, Open the door,” heard the cry, the little princess hurried to the door, I want to see look who is shouting at the door. Opened the door, he turned the frog, squatting in front of. See the little princessfrog, suddenly shut the door, he turned and hurried back seat, was very frightened. The king saw a distraught look, and asked her:“My child, how can you be threatened in this way? This is not a giant outside the door you want it taken away?”“Ah, no,” replied she, “no giant, but a disgusting frog.” “What are you looking for frogs do?”“Oh! My dear father, yesterday, I was in the forest sitting by playing, golden ball fell into the water, so I started to cry. I cried a lot, for the frog I put up golden fishing. because the frog asked me to be his friend, I promise, but I never thought he would climb out of the pool, the climb such a long way to come here. And now he is outside there, and we want to come here on, “he was speaking of the moment, and I heard a knock on the door, followed by a loud cry:“Little princess ah my love,Hurry Open the door!Who loves you has come,Hurry Open the door!You will not forget yesterday,Old linden tree pool side,Deep lake not see the ball,Personally I promise you made. “After listening to the king princess said, “You promised must go and open th e door and let him in.” She went and opened the door, the frog hopped into the door, then followed her to the front seat and then he cried, “Lift me up beside you!”Small She delayed, the king commanded her frog to come. The frog was on thechair he wa s not happy, thought up the table. After on the table he said, “to push your golden plate near me? So that we can fast a child to eat them.” Obviously, the little princess reluctant to do so, but she still pushed the gold plate past. Frog relish, but can l ittle princess little appetite at all. Finally, opening the frog said, “I’ve had enough. Now I’m a little tired, carry me into your little room and make your paved satin covered, then we go to bed now.”Princess afraid of the cold frog, have courage to touch it. He wants one in her pretty, clean little bed to sleep, began to cry.But the king like this, then angrily said to her, “In our difficult times helped us, no matter who he is, after not deserve contempt.”So, the little princess with two fingers Xianxiu laden frog, carried him upstairs, put him in a corner of the bedroom. But she just lay on the bed, the bed the frog said to her, “I’m tired, I want to sleep in bed.Please hold me up, or I will tell your father. “Hearing this, the little princess was furious, picked up the frog, go towards him upstairs.“Now you want to sleep go to sleep, you are the ugly bastard!”Surprisingly, he landed, it is no longer a frog, but all of a sudden turned into a prince: a beautiful eyes, smiling prince. Until this time, the prince told her how, how he had been bewitched by a wicked witch, except for the little princess, no one could have delivered him from the puddle. Thus, in accordance with the will of the king, he became a close friend and small princess partner, tomorrow they would go together into his kingdom. The next morning, the sun awoke them, a carriage came driving eight Mara had stopped in front of the horse’s head is stuck white feathers, flash flash,horse set with glittering harness . Behind stood the prince’s servant - Faithful Henry. Henry’s master was changed into a frog, that he was distraught, and he put in his chest three cramp, lest his heart because of grief and sadness.Carriage to pick the young prince went back to his kingdom. Faithful Henry helped him master and Princess on the car, and then himself stood behind the car go. After they had driven a short distance, suddenly I heard the sound of Slap Slap Lala, as if something had broken. Road, Slap Slap Lala sound again and again, each time the Prince and Princess heard the sound of thought is what the car is broken. In actual fact, Faithful Henry see the owner is so happy, so ecstatic, so that few would cramp from his chest to collapse one by one out.在遥远的古代,人们心中的美好愿望往往能够变成现实。

青蛙王子结局改篇作文

青蛙王子结局改篇作文

青蛙王子結局改篇作文回答1:英文回答:The original ending of "The Frog Prince" is that the princess throws the frog against the wall in disgust, causing him to transform back into a prince. However, in my rewritten version, the princess doesn't throw the frog but instead takes him back to the palace and cares for him.As the days pass, the princess begins to see the frog's kind and gentle nature. He helps her with her chores and even entertains her with his funny jokes and stories. Over time, the princess realizes that she has fallen in love with the frog prince.One day, while the princess is out walking in the palace gardens, she comes across a group of evil witches who are plotting to overthrow the kingdom. The princess tries to run back to the palace to warn the king, but she is captured by the witches.Just when all seems lost, the frog prince comes to the rescue. With his quick thinking and bravery, he defeats the witches and saves the kingdom. The king is so grateful that he gives his blessing for the frog prince to marry the princess.And so, the frog prince and the princess get married in a grand ceremony. They live happily ever after, ruling the kingdom together with kindness and compassion.中文回答:《青蛙王子》的原版结局是公主厌恶地把青蛙扔在墙上,导致他变回了王子。

睡前小故事-The Frog-King 青蛙王子

睡前小故事-The Frog-King 青蛙王子

The Frog-King青蛙王子在遥远的古代,有一位国王(king),他有一个美若天仙的小女儿。

天热(hot)的时候,小公主常常来到宫殿附近的森林(forest),坐在清凉的水潭边。

无聊的时候,她就取出一只金球,把金球抛向空中,然后再用手接住。

不巧的是,有一次,小公主伸出两只小手去接金球,金球却掉到了地上,而且不停地滚呀滚,一下子就滚到了水潭里,没影儿了。

小公主哭(cry)了起来,她哭得伤心极了。

哭着哭着,突然听见有人大声说:“哎呀,公主,您这是怎么啦?”听了这话,小公主四处张望,发现一只青蛙(frog),从水里伸出他那肥嘟嘟的丑脑袋对自己说话。

“啊!我的金球掉进水潭里去了。

”“好啦,不要难过,”青蛙回答说,“我有办法帮助您。

不过您拿什么来回报我呢?”“亲爱的青蛙,你要什么东西都成,”小公主回答说。

听了这话,青蛙说:“要是您喜欢我,让我做您的好朋友(friend),我们一起做游戏,一起吃东西,晚上还让我睡在您的小床上,我就帮您把金球捞出来。

”“好的,”小公主说,“我答应你。

”小公主虽然嘴上这么说,心里却想:“这只青蛙可真够傻的,它怎么可能做人的好朋友呢?”于是,青蛙就潜入水潭,把金球衔了出来。

小公主又见到了心爱的玩具(toy),心里别提有多高兴了。

她捡起金球,撒腿就跑。

可怜的青蛙追不上她,只好蹦蹦跳跳地又回到水潭里。

第二天,小公主刚刚坐上餐桌,就听到有人一边敲门一边大声嚷嚷:“小公主,快开门!”小公主打开门一看,原来是那只青蛙。

小公主猛然把门关上,心里害怕极了。

国王发现(find)小公主神色慌乱,就问她:“孩子,你怎么会吓成这个样子?发生什么事了?”没办法,小公主只好把昨天发生的事情告诉了爸爸。

国王听了之后说,“你决不能言而无信,快去开门让他进来。

”小公主把门打开,青蛙跟着小公主来到座位前,大声叫道,“把我抱到你身旁呀!”小公主吓得发抖,国王却吩咐她照青蛙说的去做。

青蛙吃得津津有味,可小公主却一点儿胃口都没有。

青蛙王子(汉英双语)

青蛙王子(汉英双语)

青蛙王子Long times ago ,there was a beautiful princess in a kingdom.很久很久以前,在一个王国里住着一位非常漂亮的公主。

One day, she went to the garden, and played with her golden ball, but the ball fell into the pond suddenly.一天,她跑到花园里,玩起了她的金球,但是球突然掉进了池塘里。

The princess began to cry.公主哭了起来。

Right then,a frog sitting on a rock heard the princess crying.这时,一只坐在岩石上的青蛙听到了公主的哭声。

He said:” Don’t cry, princess, I can help you, but you must bring me to your palace and let me live with you.”他说:“不要哭,公主,我可以帮你,但是你必须带我回皇宫,让我和你一起生活。

”“Oh, yes. I will promise you anything if you get back my ball. Now, please hurry!” the princess replied.“噢,好的。

如果你能拿回我的球,我什么都答应你。

现在,请快点!”公主回答。

So the frog jumped into the water.于是青蛙跳进了水里。

He brought the ball out and gave it to the princess.他把球拿出来给了公主。

The princess took the ball and ran away quickly.公主拿着球,很快跑开了。

“Princess, princess, please wait for me.” the frog cried, but the princess pretended not to hear him.“公主,公主,请等等我。

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Then said the king, "That which you have promised must you perform. Go and let him in." She went and opened the door, and the frog hopped in and followed her, step by step, to her chair. There he sat and cried, "Lift me up beside you." She delayed, until at last the king commanded her to do it. Once the frog was on the chair he wanted to be on the table, and when he was on the table he said, "Now, push your little golden plate nearer to me that we may eat together." She did this, but it was easy to see that she did not do it willingly. The frog enjoyed what he ate, but almost every mouthful she took choked her. At length he said, "I have eaten and am satisfied, now I am tired, carry me into your little room and make your little silken bed ready, and we will both lie down and go to sleep."
In the meantime it knocked a second time, and cried, "Princess, youngest princess, open the door for me, do you not know what you said to me yesterday by the cool waters of the well. Princess, youngest princess, open the door for me.&n she had seated herself at table with the king and all the courtiers, and was eating from her little golden plate, something came creeping splish splash, splish splash, up the marble staircase, and when it had got to the top, it knocked at the door and cried, "Princess, youngest princess, open the door for me." She ran to see who was outside, but when she opened the door, there sat the frog in front of it. Then she slammed the door to, in great haste, sat down to dinner again, and was quite frightened. The king saw plainly that her heart was beating violently, and said, "My child, what are you so afraid of? Is there perchance a giant outside who wants to carry you away?" "Ah, no," replied she. "It is no giant but a disgusting frog."
The Frog king
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In olden times when wishing still helped one, there lived a king whose daughters were all beautiful, but the youngest was so beautiful that the sun itself, which has seen so much, was astonished whenever it shone in her face. Close by the king's castle lay a great dark forest, and under an old lime-tree in the forest was a well, and when the day was very warm, the king's child went out into the forest and sat down by the side of the cool fountain, and when she was bored she took a golden ball, and threw it up on high and caught it, and this ball was her favorite plaything.
She looked round to the side from whence the voice came, and saw a frog stretching forth its big, ugly head from the water. "Ah, old water-splasher, is it you," she said, "I am weeping for my golden ball, which has fallen into the well." "Be quiet, and do not weep," answered the frog, "I can help you, but what will you give me if I bring your plaything up again?" "Whatever you will have, dear frog," said she, "My clothes, my pearls and jewels, and even the golden crown which I am wearing." The frog answered, "I do not care for your clothes, your pearls and jewels, nor for your golden crown, but if you will love me and let me be your companion and play-fellow, and sit by you at your little table, and eat off your little golden plate, and drink out of your little cup, and sleep in your little bed - if you will promise me this I will go down below, and bring you your golden ball up again."
But the frog when he had received this promise, put his head into the water and sank down; and in a short while came swimmming up again with the ball in his mouth, and threw it on the grass. The king's daughter was delighted to see her pretty plaything once more, and picked it up, and ran away with it. "Wait, wait," said the frog. "Take me with you. I can't run as you can." But what did it avail him to scream his croak, croak, after her, as loudly as he could. She did not listen to it, but ran home and soon forgot the poor frog, who was forced to go back into his well again.
Now it so happened that on one occasion the princess's golden ball did not fall into the little hand which she was holding up for it, but on to the ground beyond, and rolled straight into the water. The king's daughter followed it with her eyes, but it vanished, and the well was deep, so deep that the bottom could not be seen. At this she began to cry, and cried louder and louder, and could not be comforted. And as she thus lamented someone said to her, "What ails you, king's daughter? You weep so that even a stone would show pity."
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