A prince and his servant were travelling the world. They took shelter in the woods. The owner of the house was a witch. She tried to poison them, but the cup burst and poisoned their horse. The raven who ate the eyes of the horse died from the poison too.
'The Riddle', Grimm Tales for Young and Old by Philip Pullman
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The prince travelled to another town. His servant asked the innkeeper to cook the raven. Thieves attacked the Prince, stole their food and they were also poisoned.
They tried to kill us but the poison was strong.
One day they came to a town, a princess said she would marry any man who could ask her a riddle she couldn't solve.
One killed none, but still killed twelve. What is it?
If I solve the riddle in 3 days, your head will be cut-off. Nine others have tried.
A raven ate the flesh of a horse that was poisoned, and died itself. Twelve murderers ate a stew made from the raven and died.
The princess had her servants visit the prince when he was asleep. Lastly ,she came to ask him the answer... thinking he was asleep. He took her gown.
What is it?
I have solved the riddle.
The prince had his servant bring the robe to prove the princess was lying. The riddle masters agreed.
The princess came into my room when she thought I was asleep, and asked me the answer. She would never have guessed it otherwise.
Have this robe embroidered in gold and silver your highness for it will be your wedding gown. The young man has won.
Have you any proof?..
The prince married the princess. and they lived happily.
I will marry you.
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