Laideronnette

Now, if Laideronnette had been like some people she would have thrown the silk and the ribbons at the Princess and her future husband.

Edmund Dulac's Fairy-Book Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations Edmund Dulac 1917

On whichever side she looked she saw nothing but what would cause her despair; and darkness began to fall, and she had no food to eat, and Laideronnette did not know where to sleep.

Edmund Dulac's Fairy-Book Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations Edmund Dulac 1917

'I know full well,' replied Laideronnette, 'that he is the god of Love himself.'

Edmund Dulac's Fairy-Book Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations Edmund Dulac 1917

The first thing that Laideronnette saw was indeed her husband; but she had never seen such a charming figure, nor any one so handsome; and neither had he seen any one so beautiful as she had become.

Edmund Dulac's Fairy-Book Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations Edmund Dulac 1917

Laideronnette kissed and embraced the good Fairy Protectress.

Edmund Dulac's Fairy-Book Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations Edmund Dulac 1917

As if he knew that she was afraid, he moved away a little, and said: 'You would be less afraid of me, Laideronnette, if you knew what advantages can be had through me; it is one of the punishments of my destiny, however, that I should frighten every one in the world.'

Edmund Dulac's Fairy-Book Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations Edmund Dulac 1917

Serpent, with never a word of reproach to Laideronnette for her broken promise.

Edmund Dulac's Fairy-Book Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations Edmund Dulac 1917

Now Magotine, knowing that Laideronnette and the Green Serpent were in trouble, came to add to their sorrow and taunt them.

Edmund Dulac's Fairy-Book Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations Edmund Dulac 1917

But Laideronnette was not like that, and she only felt a great sorrow in her little heart, and turned away and took her faithful nurse with her; and all the way home towards the Light of Dawn, Laideronnette never spoke a single word.

Edmund Dulac's Fairy-Book Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations Edmund Dulac 1917

Laideronnette to remain two or three days; but Laideronnette was so upset that she refused.

Edmund Dulac's Fairy-Book Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations Edmund Dulac 1917