Curiosities and wonders > Sleeping beauty of the wood

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Their discourse was so well conducted, that
they did weep more than talk; there was very
little eloquence, but a great deal of love. He
was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder,
as she had time to think on what to say to him ;
for it is very probable, though the history men¬
tions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so
long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
In short, they talked four hours together, and
yet said not half of what they had got to say.
In the mean time all in the palace awaked,
every one thinking on his particular, business;
and as all of them were not in love, they were
ready to die with hunger. The chief lady of
honour, being as sharp set as the others, grew
very impatient, and told the princess aloud, that
the supper was served up. The prince helped
the princess to rise, she being entirely dressed,
and very magnificent; though his royal highness
did not forget to tell her, that she was dressed
like his grandmother, and had a point-band peep¬
ing over a high collar; but, however, she looked
not less beautiful and charming for all that.
They went into the great hall of looking
glasses, where they supped, and were served by
the officers of the princess; the violins and haut¬
boys played all old tunes, but very excellent,
though it was now about a hundred years since