Glic

The prince was much disappointed when he beheld the princess, and was very angry with Glic, for she was haughty and not at all pretty.

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When he reached the Palace of Erin, the king, the queen, old Glic, and all the court ran out to greet him.

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In despair the prince told Glic to select him a wife soon or he would go roaming again and never return.

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In those days the people were fond of deeds of magic, so the prince requested Glic to call the mighty Giant of Loch Lein, that he might perform some tricks.

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On the third morning the Prince of Erin again put on his hunting clothes and started to the forest; but Glic, the fortune teller, again stopped him.

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The king sent Glic to the court of Loch Lein, bearing rich gifts and guarded by soldiers and attendants.

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A year later, old Glic, who was always making trouble, told the king that it was time for the prince to marry some noble lady of great wealth.

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Every one appeared to be happy, especially old Glic, who was to receive a large sum of money for finding the prince a wife.

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On the next morning, while the prince was preparing to go hunting, the wisest old man in the court, whose name was Glic, went to the king and said:

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"No good can come from this gaming, for the giant will beat you at last, and you will never return to us again," said Glic.

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