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Tonight, by Patreon, support a request, we'll read part two to The Yellow Dwarf from the Blue Ferry Book edited by Andrew Lang in 1889.

The Yellow Dwarf Story originated from the Countess Dahlnoy, a 17th century French writer known for her fairy tales.

In part one, Belisima is a beautiful princess who has a spell put on her by the yellow dwarf that her and him should

marry. Belisima moves forward with her life in hopes that the spell isn't true

and plans to marry one of the many kings who wants to

be true with her.

Let's get cozy. Close your eyes. Relax your body into the softness of your bed.

Now, take a few deep breaths. Princess Belissima and her fiancé, the King of the Gold Mines, really were as happy as the day was long.

All the Kings' unsuccessful rivals, had gone home in despair.

They said goodbye to the princess so sadly that she could not help being sorry for them.

Ah, madam, the king of the gold mine said to her, how is this? Why do you waste your pity on these princes who love you so much that all their trouble would be well

repaid by a single smile from you. I should be sorry, answered Belisima, if you had not noticed how much I pitied these princes who

were leaving me forever. But for you, sire, it's very different. You have every reason to be pleased with me, but they are going sorrowfully

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