" now you have delivered me , " said he , " for the old woman , with whom you and your master have been dealing , is a witch , and she turned me into a lizard , and my brother and sister into a dog and cat . " the youth thought this a remarkable tale . " yes , indeed , " said the prince . " she was actually on the way to throw us into the sea and drown us ; but if any one were to appear and want to buy us , she had to sell us for four shillings apiece , that had been agreed upon . and now you shall go home with me to my father , and be rewarded for your good deed . " " your home must be a good way off , " said the youth . " o , it is not so far , " declared the prince , " there it is ! " and he pointed to a high hill in the distance .
surprised .
how did the youth feel to hear the prince's story ?
how did the youth feel to hear the prince's story ?