"The King's son, who was told that a great princess, whom nobody knew, was come, ran out to receive her. He gave her his hand as she alighted from the coach, and led her into the hall where the company were assembled"
- Charles Perrault
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The King's boy was filled with enjoyment and anticipation when he heard that a terrific princess, whom nobody knew, was coming. He ran out to greet her, excited to satisfy the mysterious woman. When she arrived, he provided her his hand as she stepped out of the coach, and then led her into the hall where the other guests were gathered. His interest was contagious, and the other guests were filled with interest and anticipation as they waited to meet the mystical princess. The King's child was happy to be the one to present her to the business, and he made certain that she would be a welcome addition to the gathering. He aspired to find out more about her and to learn why she had actually come.
"To be really great in little things, to be truly noble and heroic in the insipid details of everyday life, is a virtue so rare as to be worthy of canonization"
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"