--- title: Demon With Matted Hair " 196, part 18 — Indian Fairy Tales · full text with trees description: Demon With Matted Hair " 196, part 18, «Indian Fairy Tales» by Joseph Jacobs: the whole chapter, every sentence with its dependency tree and pragmatics. It begins: At last she said to him, "Why do you never go out hunting as my sisters' husbands do every day, and every day they bring home quantities --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [tales](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/) / [Indian Fairy Tales](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/) / Demon With Matted Hair " 196, part 18 # Demon With Matted Hair " 196, part 18 Demon With Matted Hair " 196, part 18 of «Indian Fairy Tales» by Joseph Jacobs: the whole text, 147 sentences and 2638 words. Every sentence has its own page with its syntax tree and pragmatics, parsed by Mova itself. **1** [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/page/2/) - [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/1/) — At last she said to him, "Why do you never go out hunting as my sisters' husbands do every day, and every day they bring home quantities of all kinds of game? - [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/2/) — Why do you always stay at home, instead of doing as they do?" - [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/3/) — One day he said to her, "I am going out to-day to eat the air." - [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/4/) — "Very good," she answered; "go, and take one of the horses." - [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/5/) — "No," said the young prince, "I will not ride, I will walk." - [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/6/) — Then he went to the jungle-plain where he had left Katar, who all this time had seemed to be a donkey, and he told Katar everything. " - [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/7/) — Listen," he said; "I have married the youngest princess; and when we were married everybody laughed at her for choosing me, and said, 'What a very poor, common man our princess has chosen for her husband!' - [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/8/) — Besides, my wife is very sad, for her six sisters' husbands all hunt every day, and bring home quantities of game, and their wives therefore are very proud of them. - [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/9/) — But I stay at home all day, and never hunt. - [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/10/) — To-day I should like to hunt very much." - [11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/11/) — "Well," said Katar, "then twist my left ear;" and as soon as the boy had twisted it, Katar was a horse again, and not a donkey any longer. " - [12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/12/) — Now," said Katar, "twist your left ear, and you will see what a beautiful young prince you will become." - [13](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/13/) — So the boy twisted his own left ear, and there he stood no longer a poor, common, ugly man, but a grand young prince with a moon on his forehead and a star on his chin. - [14](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/14/) — Then he put on his splendid clothes, saddled and bridled Katar, got on his back with his sword and gun, and rode off to hunt. - [15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/15/) — He rode very far, and shot a great many birds and a quantity of deer. - [16](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/16/) — That day his six brothers-in-law could find no game, for the beautiful young prince had shot it all. - [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/17/) — Nearly all the day long these six princes wandered about looking in vain for game; till at last they grew hungry and thirsty, and could find no water, and they had no food with them. - [18](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/18/) — Meanwhile the beautiful young prince had sat down under a tree, to dine and rest, and there his six brothers-in-law found him. - [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/19/) — By his side was some delicious water, and also some roast meat. - [20](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/20/) — When they saw him the six princes said to each other, "Look at that handsome prince. - [21](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/21/) — He has a moon on his forehead and a star on his chin. - [22](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/22/) — We have never seen such a prince in this jungle before; he must come from another country." - [23](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/23/) — Then they came up to him, and made him many salaams, and begged him to give them some food and water. " - [24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/24/) — Who are you?" said the young prince. " - [25](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/25/) — We are the husbands of the six elder daughters of the King of this country," they answered; "and we have hunted all day, and are very hungry and thirsty." - [26](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/26/) — They did not recognise their brother-in-law in the least. - [27](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/27/) — "Well," said the young prince, "I will give you something to eat and drink if you will do as I bid you." " - [28](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/28/) — We will do all you tell us to do," they answered, "for if we do not get water to drink, we shall die." " - [29](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/29/) — Very good," said the young prince. " - [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/30/) — Now you must let me put a red-hot pice on the back of each of you, and then I will give you food and water. - [31](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/31/) — Do you agree to this?" - [32](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/32/) — The six princes consented, for they thought, "No one will ever see the mark of the pice, as it will be covered by our clothes; and we shall die if we have no water to drink." - [33](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/33/) — Then the young prince took six pice, and made them red-hot in the fire; he laid one on the back of each of the six princes, and gave them good food and water. - [34](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/34/) — They ate and drank; and when they had finished they made him many salaams and went home. - [35](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/35/) — The young prince stayed under the tree till it was evening; then he mounted his horse and rode off to the King's palace. - [36](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/36/) — All the people looked at him as he came riding along, saying, "What a splendid young prince that is! - [37](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/37/) — He has a moon on his forehead and a star on his chin." - [38](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/38/) — But no one recognised him. - [39](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/39/) — When he came near the King's palace, all the King's servants asked him who he was; and as none of them knew him, the gate-keepers would not let him pass in. - [40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/40/) — They all wondered who he could be, and all thought him the most beautiful prince that had ever been seen. - [41](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/41/) — At last they asked him who he was. " - [42](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/42/) — I am the husband of your youngest princess," he answered. - [43](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/43/) — "No, no, indeed you are not," they said; "for he is a poor, common-looking, and ugly man." - [44](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/44/) — "But I am he," answered the prince; only no one would believe him. - [45](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/45/) — "Tell us the truth," said the servants; "who are you?" - [46](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/46/) — "Perhaps you cannot recognise me," said the young prince, "but call the youngest princess here. - [47](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/47/) — I wish to speak to her." - [48](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/48/) — The servants called her, and she came. " - [49](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/49/) — That man is not my husband," she said at once. " - [50](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/50/) — My husband is not nearly as handsome as that man. - [51](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/51/) — This must be a prince from another country." - [52](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/52/) — Then she said to him, "Who are you? - [53](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/53/) — Why do you say you are my husband?" - [54](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/54/) — "Because I am your husband. - [55](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/55/) — I am telling you the truth," answered the young prince. - [56](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/56/) — "No you are not, you are not telling me the truth," said the little princess. " - [57](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/57/) — My husband is not a handsome man like you. - [58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/58/) — I married a very poor, common-looking man." - [59](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/59/) — "That is true," he answered, "but nevertheless I am your husband. - [60](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/60/) — I was the grain merchant's servant; and one hot night I went into your father's garden and sang, and you heard me, and came and asked me who I was and where I came from, and I would not answer you. - [61](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/61/) — And the same thing happened the next night, and the next, and on the fourth I told you I was a very poor man, and had come from my country to seek service in yours, and that I was the grain merchant's servant. - [62](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/62/) — Then you told your father you wished to marry, but must choose your own husband; and when all the Kings and Rajas were seated in your father's garden, you sat on an elephant and went round and looked at them all; and then twice hung your gold necklace round my neck, and chose me. - [63](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/63/) — See, here is your necklace, and here are the ring and the handkerchief you gave me on our wedding day." - [64](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/64/) — Then she believed him, and was very glad that her husband was such a beautiful young prince. " - [65](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/65/) — What a strange man you are!" she said to him. " - [66](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/66/) — Till now you have been poor, and ugly, and common-looking. - [67](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/67/) — Now you are beautiful and look like a prince; I never saw such a handsome man as you are before; and yet I know you must be my husband." - [68](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/68/) — Then she worshipped God and thanked him for letting her have such a husband. " - [69](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/69/) — I have," she said, "a beautiful husband. - [70](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/70/) — There is no one like him in this country. - [71](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/71/) — He has a moon on his forehead and a star on his chin." - [72](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/72/) — Then she took him into the palace, and showed him to her father and mother and to every one. - [73](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/73/) — They all said they had never seen any one like him, and were all very happy. - [74](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/74/) — And the young prince lived as before in the King's palace with his wife, and Katar lived in the King's stables. - [75](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/75/) — One day, when the King and his seven sons-in-law were in his court-house, and it was full of people, the young prince said to him, "There are six thieves here in your court-house." " - [76](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/76/) — Six thieves!" said the King. " - [77](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/77/) — Where are they? - [78](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/78/) — Show them to me." " - [79](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/79/) — There they are," said the young prince, pointing to his six brothers-in-law. - [80](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/80/) — The King and every one else in the court-house were very much astonished, and would not believe the young prince. " - [81](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/81/) — Take off their coats," he said, "and then you will see for yourselves that each of them has the mark of a thief on his back." - [82](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/82/) — So their coats were taken off the six princes, and the King and everybody in the court-house saw the mark of the red-hot pice. - [83](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/83/) — The six princes were very much ashamed, but the young prince was very glad. - [84](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/84/) — He had not forgotten how his brothers-in-law had laughed at him and mocked him when he seemed a poor, common man. - [85](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/85/) — Now, when Katar was still in the jungle, before the prince was married, he had told the boy the whole story of his birth, and all that had happened to him and his mother. " - [86](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/86/) — When you are married," he said to him, "I will take you back to your father's country." - [87](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/87/) — So two months after the young prince had revenged himself on his brothers-in-law, Katar said to him, "It is time for you to return to your father. - [88](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/88/) — Get the King to let you go to your own country, and I will tell you what to do when we get there." - [89](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/89/) — The prince always did what his horse told him to do; so he went to his wife and said to her, "I wish very much to go to my own country to see my father and mother." " - [90](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/90/) — Very well," said his wife; "I will tell my father and mother, and ask them to let us go." - [91](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/91/) — Then she went to them, and told them, and they consented to let her and her husband leave them. - [92](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/92/) — The King gave his daughter and the young prince a great many horses, and elephants, and all sorts of presents, and also a great many sepoys to guard them. - [93](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/93/) — In this grand state they travelled to the prince's country, which was not a great many miles off. - [94](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/94/) — When they reached it they pitched their tents on the same plain in which the prince had been left in his box by the nurse, where Shankar and Suri had swallowed him so often. - [95](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/95/) — When the King, his father, the gardener's daughter's husband, saw the prince's camp, he was very much alarmed, and thought a great King had come to make war on him. - [96](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/96/) — He sent one of his servants, therefore, to ask whose camp it was. - [97](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/97/) — The young prince then wrote him a letter, in which he said, "You are a great King. - [98](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/98/) — Do not fear me. - [99](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/99/) — I am not come to make war on you. - [100](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/100/) — I am as if I were your son. **1** [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/24/page/2/) - ← previous: [Demon With Matted Hair " 196, part 17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/23/) - next →: [Demon With Matted Hair " 196, part 19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/25/) - ↑ back to [Indian Fairy Tales](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7128/)