the three princes were greatly surprised by their father 's sudden fancy for a little dog , but as it gave the two younger ones a chance they would not otherwise have had of being king , and as the eldest was too polite to make any objection , they accepted the commission with pleasure . they bade farewell to the king , who gave them presents of silver and precious stones , and appointed to meet them at the same hour , in the same place , after a year had passed , to see the little dogs they had brought for him .
surprised .
how did the three sons feel when the king suddenly wanted a dog ?
how did the three sons feel when the king suddenly wanted a dog ?