human
I know why you are come, he said, as soon as Michael entered the room.
gpt
So you have seen Princess Joan; and do you still wish to marry her?
human
I will marry her, or no one, said Michael.
gpt
But not till I have found out who has bewitched her, and have broken the charm.
human
You will have to search far for that, said the wizard;
gpt
And it may be years ere you could set her free. Forget her, my son, and return to your own home, and do not waste your life in a fruitless quest.
human
I will seek to break the charm, even if it take my whole life, said Michael.
gpt
But tell me what it is, and how shall I find out how to break it.
human
A fairy has stolen her heart, said the wizard,
gpt
Then I will go and seek her heart, and bring it back to her, said Michael.
human
But where shall I look for it? Tell me at least where has the fairy hidden it.
gpt
She has taken it to a castle in which are kept all the hearts of men and women, that fairies steal, or that they themselves throw away; and this castle is very far from here; moreover, it is guarded by an old gnome, who is spiteful and cruel, and who pays no heed to those who beg him to let them enter. Give up the Princess and return to your home, for if you go, you will only die, or be enchanted like poor Princess Joan.
human
Nevertheless, I shall go, said Michael.
gpt
So tell me what path to take, and I will start at once.
human
Take this, he said;
gpt
It is all that I can give you, to help you, and through it you must look at the stars, and you will see that they are all of different colours--blue, green, red, and yellow; look for the one which is the deepest, brightest red, and follow it; it will lead you many miles both by land and sea, but follow steadily, and let nothing turn you from your course, and you will surely come to the castle wherein is imprisoned the heart of your Princess.
human
Good-bye,