The Turnip Princess And Other Newly Discovered Fairy Tales (Penguin Classics) - Plot & Excerpts
He sent them out into the world to seek their fortunes, and he was curious to learn which one would return as the wealthiest. The sons had learned about an enchanted castle not far from where they lived, and they were hoping to recover all kinds of treasures from it. On the way they passed a forest, and there the two elder brothers separated from the youngest. He was supposed to go into the woods, which were not quite safe, while they marched on to the castle. The brothers were standing at the entrance to the castle, and they heard the song of a little bird hopping around on the branch of a tree: “Happy as you go in, sad when you leave!” The two fellows paid no attention to the words and went into the castle. Its walls were lined with figures of iron and stone. All the doors were shut tight, but one suddenly opened, as if on its own. The brothers walked in and saw an old man standing before them. His long white beard was wrapped around his arm three times.
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