"Noble prince and generous princess," said the fairy, "you shall be recompensed for this rare and devoted tenderness. Prince, in the well to which I carried you during the fire, there is a priceless treasure for Violette and yourself. Descend into the well, seek for it, and when you have found it bring it to me. I will teach you its value." The prince did not wait to be told a second time; he ran towards the well; the ladder was still there and he descended. On arriving at the bottom, he saw nothing but the carpet which had been there from the first; he searched the walls of the well, but saw no indication of treasure. Finally he raised the carpet, and perceived a black stone with a ring attached; he raised the stone and discovered a casket which glittered like a constellation. "This must contain the treasure spoken of by the fairy," said he. The prince seized the casket; it was as light as a nutshell. He ascended the ladder hastily, holding the casket carefully in his arms. They were awaiting his return with impatience. He handed the casket to the fairy. Agnella exclaimed:-- "This is the same casket you confided to me, madam, and which I supposed I had lost in the fire." "It is the same," replied the fairy. "Here is the key; open it, prince." Prince Marvellous hastened to open it. But who can describe the general disappointment, when, in place of some rich treasure which they supposed it contained, they found only the bracelets which Violette had worn when her cousin found her sleeping in the wood, and a vial of perfumed oil! The fairy looked from one to the other, and enjoyed their surprise and consternation. She took the bracelets and gave them to Violette. "This is my bridal present, my dear child; every one of these diamonds has the property of guarding from all evil influences the person who wears it, and of endowing its wearer with every virtue, enormous riches and resplendent beauty, with wit, intellect and all desirable happiness. Use them for the children who will be born of your union with Prince Marvellous. "As to this vial of perfumed oil, it is the wedding gift of the prince your cousin. I know you love perfumes, this has peculiar virtues; use it to-day. To-morrow I will return to seek you and carry you all to your kingdom," she said. "I renounce my kingdom, madam," said Ourson. "Who will govern your people?" said Agnella. "You, my mother, if you are willing," replied Ourson. The queen was about to refuse, when the fairy interfered. "We will speak of this to-morrow," said she. "You, madam, I know, desire to accept the crown which you are about to refuse. I forbid you, however, to accept it before my return. And you, dear and amiable prince," added she, in a sweet voice, accompanied with an affectionate glance, "I forbid you to repeat this offer before my return. Adieu till to-morrow. When you are truly happy, my dear children, think kindly of your friend the fairy Drolette."