there was no need to urge the young folk . they ate and drank and enjoyed themselves , and then slept far into the next day . the youth was still asleep when the old man came and offered him a morning draft in a golden goblet . and when he had put on his rags and breakfasted , he was allowed to pick out what he wanted , as a reward for delivering the prince . there was much to see and still more to take , as you may believe . " well , what do you want ? " asked the king . " you may take what you will ; for as you see there is enough from which to choose . " the youth said he would have to think it over a bit , and speak to the prince . and that he was allowed to do .
pick out what he wanted .
what was the youth allowed to do as a reward ?
what was the youth allowed to do as a reward ?