--- title: Prince Vivien and the Princess Placida, part 2 — The Green Fairy Book · full text with trees · page 2 description: Prince Vivien and the Princess Placida, part 2, «The Green Fairy Book» by Andrew Lang: the whole chapter, every sentence with its dependency tree and pragmatics. It begins: They looked to him exactly like the ones he had left, except that they moved more slowly still, and each one held a raven upon --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7277/37/page/2/) [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/) / [The Green Fairy Book](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7277/) / Prince Vivien and the Princess Placida… # Prince Vivien and the Princess Placida, part 2 · page 2 [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7277/37/) **2** ‘Well! are you satisfied now?[34](../../34/ "tree and pragmatics of: ‘Well! are you satisfied now?") Since you can talk, pray tell me instantly what all this is about, and how you happen to know my name.’[35](../../35/ "tree and pragmatics of: Since you can talk, pray tell me instantly…") ‘Oh, I must rest for a long time before I can talk,’ she replied, ‘and beside, I very much doubt if you will have leisure to listen, for the affair is by no means finished.[36](../../36/ "tree and pragmatics of: ‘Oh, I must rest for a long time…") In fact,’ she continued in the same languid tone, ‘you had better look behind you now.’[37](../../37/ "tree and pragmatics of: In fact,’ she continued in the same languid…") The Prince turned sharply round and to his horror saw a huge Giant approaching with mighty strides, crying fiercely--[38](../../38/ "tree and pragmatics of: The Prince turned sharply round and to his…") ‘Who has made my lion whistle I should like to know?’[39](../../39/ "tree and pragmatics of: ‘Who has made my lion whistle I should…") ‘I have,’ replied Prince Vivien boldly, ‘but I can answer for it that he will not do it again!’[40](../../40/ "tree and pragmatics of: ‘I have,’ replied Prince Vivien boldly, ‘but I…") At these words the Giant began to howl and lament.[41](../../41/ "tree and pragmatics of: At these words the Giant began to howl…") ‘Alas, my poor Tiny, my sweet little pet,’ he cried, ‘but at least I can avenge thy death.’[42](../../42/ "tree and pragmatics of: ‘Alas, my poor Tiny, my sweet little pet,’…") Thereupon he rushed at the Prince, brandishing an immense serpent which was coiled about his wrist.[43](../../43/ "tree and pragmatics of: Thereupon he rushed at the Prince, brandishing an…") Vivien, without losing his coolness, aimed a terrific blow at it with his sword, but no sooner did he touch the snake than it changed into a Giant and the Giant into a snake, with such rapidity that the Prince felt perfectly giddy, and this happened at least half-a-dozen times, until at last with a fortunate stroke he cut the serpent in halves, and picking up one morsel flung it with all his force at the nose of the Giant, who fell insensible on top of the lion, and in an instant a thick black cloud rolled up which hid them from view, and when it cleared away they had all disappeared.[44](../../44/ "tree and pragmatics of: Vivien, without losing his coolness, aimed a terrific…") Then the Prince, without even waiting to sheathe his sword, rushed back to the gazelle, crying:[45](../../45/ "tree and pragmatics of: Then the Prince, without even waiting to sheathe…") ‘Now you have had plenty of time to recover your wits, and you have nothing more to fear, so tell me who you are, and what this horrible Giant, with his lion and his serpent, have to do with you and for pity’s sake be quick about it.’[46](../../46/ "tree and pragmatics of: ‘Now you have had plenty of time to…") ‘I will tell you with pleasure,’ she answered, ‘but where is the hurry?[47](../../47/ "tree and pragmatics of: ‘I will tell you with pleasure,’ she answered,…") I want you to come back with me to the Green Castle, but I don’t want to walk there, it is so far, and walking is so fatiguing.’[48](../../48/ "tree and pragmatics of: I want you to come back with me…") ‘Let us set out at once then,’ replied the Prince severely, ‘or else really I shall have to leave you where you are.[49](../../49/ "tree and pragmatics of: ‘Let us set out at once then,’ replied…") Surely a young and active gazelle like you ought to be ashamed of not being able to walk a few steps.[50](../../50/ "tree and pragmatics of: Surely a young and active gazelle like you…") The further off this castle is the faster we ought to walk, but as you don’t appear to enjoy that, I will promise that we will go gently, and we can talk by the way.’[51](../../51/ "tree and pragmatics of: The further off this castle is the faster…") ‘It would be better still if you would carry me,’ said she sweetly, ‘but as I don’t like to see people giving themselves trouble, you may carry me, and make that snail carry you.’[52](../../52/ "tree and pragmatics of: ‘It would be better still if you would…") So saying, she pointed languidly with one tiny foot at what the Prince had taken for a block of stone, but now he saw that it was a huge snail.[53](../../53/ "tree and pragmatics of: So saying, she pointed languidly with one tiny…") ‘What\![54](../../54/ "tree and pragmatics of: ‘What!") I ride a snail!’ cried the Prince; ‘you are laughing at me, and beside we should not get there for a year.’[55](../../55/ "tree and pragmatics of: I ride a snail!’ cried the Prince; ‘you…") ‘Oh! well then don’t do it,’ replied the gazelle, ‘I am quite willing to stay here.[56](../../56/ "tree and pragmatics of: ‘Oh! well then don’t do it,’ replied the…") The grass is green, and the water clear.[57](../../57/ "tree and pragmatics of: The grass is green, and the water clear.") But if I were you I should take the advice that was given me and ride the snail.’[58](../../58/ "tree and pragmatics of: But if I were you I should take…") So, though it did not please him at all, the Prince took the gazelle in his arms, and mounted upon the back of the snail, which glided along very peaceably, entirely declining to be hurried by frequent blows from the Prince’s heels.[59](../../59/ "tree and pragmatics of: So, though it did not please him at…") In vain did the gazelle represent to him that she was enjoying herself very much, and that this was the easiest mode of conveyance she had ever discovered.[60](../../60/ "tree and pragmatics of: In vain did the gazelle represent to him…") Prince Vivien was wild with impatience, and thought that the Green Castle would never be reached.[61](../../61/ "tree and pragmatics of: Prince Vivien was wild with impatience, and thought…") However, at last, they did get there, and everyone who was in it ran to see the Prince dismount from his singular steed.[62](../../62/ "tree and pragmatics of: However, at last, they did get there, and…") But what was his surprise, when having at her request set the gazelle gently down upon the steps which led up to the castle, he saw her suddenly change into a charming Princess, and recognized in her his pretty cousin Placida, who greeted him with her usual tranquil sweetness.[63](../../63/ "tree and pragmatics of: But what was his surprise, when having at…") His delight knew no bounds, and he followed her eagerly up into the castle, impatient to know what strange events had brought her there.[64](../../64/ "tree and pragmatics of: His delight knew no bounds, and he followed…") But after all he had to wait for the Princess’s story, for the inhabitants of the Green Lands, hearing that the Giant was dead, ran to offer the kingdom to his vanquisher, and Prince Vivien had to listen to various complimentary harangues, which took a great deal of time, though he cut them as short as politeness allowed--if not shorter.[65](../../65/ "tree and pragmatics of: But after all he had to wait for…") But at last he was free to rejoin Placida, who at once began the story of her adventures.[66](../../66/ "tree and pragmatics of: But at last he was free to rejoin…") ‘After you had gone away,’ said she, ‘they tried to make me learn how to govern the kingdom, which wearied me to death, so that I begged and prayed Lolotte to take me away with her, and this she presently did, but very reluctantly.[67](../../67/ "tree and pragmatics of: ‘After you had gone away,’ said she, ‘they…") However, having been transported to her grotto upon my favourite couch, I spent several delicious days, soothed by the soft green light, which was like a beech wood in the spring, and by the murmuring of bees and the tinkle of falling water.[68](../../68/ "tree and pragmatics of: However, having been transported to her grotto upon…") But alas\![69](../../69/ "tree and pragmatics of: But alas!") Lolotte was forced to go away to a general assembly of the Fairies, and she came back in great dismay, telling me that her indulgence to me had cost her dear, for she had been severely reprimanded and ordered to hand me over to the Fairy Mirlifiche, who was already taking charge of you, and who had been much commended for her management of you.’[70](../../70/ "tree and pragmatics of: Lolotte was forced to go away to a…") ‘Fine management, indeed,’ interrupted the Prince, ‘if it is to her I owe all the adventures I have met with\![71](../../71/ "tree and pragmatics of: ‘Fine management, indeed,’ interrupted the Prince, ‘if it…") But go on with your story, my cousin.[72](../../72/ "tree and pragmatics of: But go on with your story, my cousin.") I can tell you all about my doings afterwards, and then you can judge for yourself.’[73](../../73/ "tree and pragmatics of: I can tell you all about my doings…") ‘At first I was grieved to see Lolotte cry,’ resumed the Princess, ‘but I soon found that grieving was very troublesome, so I thought it better to be calm, and very soon afterwards I saw the Fairy Mirlifiche arrive, mounted upon her great unicorn.[74](../../74/ "tree and pragmatics of: ‘At first I was grieved to see Lolotte…") She stopped before the grotto and bade Lolotte bring me out to her, at which she cried worse than ever, and kissed me a dozen times, but she dared not refuse.[75](../../75/ "tree and pragmatics of: She stopped before the grotto and bade Lolotte…") I was lifted up on to the unicorn, behind Mirlifiche, who said to me--[76](../../76/ "tree and pragmatics of: I was lifted up on to the unicorn,…") ‘“Hold on tight, little girl, if you don’t want to break your neck.”[77](../../77/ "tree and pragmatics of: ‘“Hold on tight, little girl, if you don’t…") ‘And, indeed, I had to hold on with all my might, for her horrible steed trotted so violently that it positively took my breath away.[78](../../78/ "tree and pragmatics of: ‘And, indeed, I had to hold on with…") However, at last we stopped at a large farm, and the farmer and his wife ran out as soon as they saw the Fairy, and helped us to dismount.[79](../../79/ "tree and pragmatics of: However, at last we stopped at a large…") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7277/37/) **2** - ← previous: [page 1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7277/37/) - next →: [Prince Vivien and the Princess Placida, part 3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7277/38/) - ↑ back to [The Green Fairy Book](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg7277/)