be locked immediately the sun set, and opened after upon no pretence
whatever. The men-at-arms redoubled their vigilance, and for some
time
there was no further cause of alarm.
When the princess woke the next morning, her nurse was bending over
her.
"How your ring does glow this morning, princess!--just like a fiery
rose!" she said.
"Does it, Lootie?" returned Irene. "Who gave me the ring, Lootie? I
know
I've had it a long time, but where did I get it? I don't remember."
"I think it must have been your mother gave it you, princess; but
really, for as long as you have worn it, I don't remember that ever I
heard," answered her nurse.
"I will ask my king-papa the next time he comes," said Irene.
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