and now she desired him to guide her thither at once . the old man did so , and when they came to the palace he hid her behind the great picture and advised her to keep quite still , and he placed himself behind the picture also . presently the eagles came flying in , and changed themselves into young men , and in a moment the princess recognised her husband amongst them all , and tried to come out of her hiding - place ; but the old man held her back . the youths seated themselves at the table ; and now the prince said again , while he took up the cup of wine : ' a health to my dearest lady , long may she live and well ! but a curse on the cruel mother that burnt my golden shell ! '
happy .
how did the princess feel when she recognized her husband ?
how did the princess feel when she recognized her husband ?