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the little mermaid

chapter 11 inside the prince's palace

the little mermaid wanted to see her

family before she left but when she reached her father's palace

everyone was asleep she felt a great sadness

i'm leaving my home forever she thought and i can't even say goodbye

then just before dawn she swam to the cliffs near the prince's palace

the little mermaid could see the balcony after she crawled up on the rocks

once on shore she swallowed the bitter brew

suddenly she felt a horrible pain like a sword striking her tiny body

as she fainted the little mermaid saw her tail begin to split in two

she awoke she found herself on a velvet couch

her body was covered by a cape she looked up and sewed the prince

standing over her i found you lying on the rocks the

prince said who are you and where do you come from

i am your true love she wanted to say

i saved you from the sea but of course she could not speak

so she smiled at the prince hoping he would understand

come now don't be frightened the prince said warmly

but the little mermaid could only look at him with love what is your name he

asked the mermaid was silent

finally he said i do not know why you will not speak but you still need my aid

the prince helped the little mermaid stand up

as the sea witch had warned every footstep felt as if she were walking on

knives yet to the prince she looked perfect

as they walked she glided through the halls as lightly as a cloud

how graceful you are the prince said as he led her into his

rooms he called his servants and ordered them

to bring some clothes dress her as an honored guest of the

royal palace he commanded

then he turned to her and asked softly would you like to accompany me to the

royal performance today the little mermaid nodded eagerly

after the servants dressed her in a blue silk dress

the prince led her to the palace hall to introduce her to his parents

how beautiful you are exclaimed the queen

where do you come from but of course the little mermaid could

not answer a tall woman entered the hall to perform

for the prince in his parents she sang very sweetly and the prince

clapped his hands in delight the little mermaid sadly thought

i once sang even more sweetly but as the little mermaid listened she

was surprised that she felt like dancing she lifted her arms and her graceful

feet glided across the floor the little mermaid danced so magically

that she charmed everyone especially the prince

you are so special he said i will always keep you with me and call

you my little companion the little mermaid smiled up at him

her eyes asked is that a promise

as time went on the little mermaid became the prince's best friend

he took her with him wherever he went they walked through the royal gardens

and rode through the fields on horseback they climbed mountains that almost

reached the sky and though she could not speak to him

she kept smiling even as her feet stung with pain

little fox