**Please use your own judgement before sharing these stories with children. Although I do my best to keep the language friendly, the content may not be everyone's cup of tea.

Summary

A soldier returning from war happens upon an old castle. Inside he finds a serpent with the face of a woman. She tells him that her name is Ludovine, her father is the king of the Low Countries, and that she has been waiting for him to rescue her. She instructs him on what to do, and once she is free, tells him to get some rest and meet her with her carriage the following day.

Varying circumstances cause the soldier to miss the meeting time over a series of days. After missing his last opportunity to join her, he follows the carriage until he reaches the sea and can go no further.

There, he tells his woes to a young fisher girl who loans him her mantle and bag of coins.

Wishing desperately to be with Ludovine, the mantle transports the soldier to the Low Countries. Realizing the power of the objects in his possession, he hatches a plan to catch the princess's attention, and begins setting it in motion….

To be continued!

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Book

The Green Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

Music

"Princess (Instrumental Version)" by Josh Woodward.

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