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 PerraultAbout author
- Author's profession: Author
- Nationality: french
- Born: January 12, 1628
- Died: May 16, 1703
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