they went into the cave . when they reached the dragon - castle , the little dragon who guarded the gate smelled the tree - wax , so he crouched down and did them no harm . they gave him a hundred roasted swallows as a bribe to announce them to the daughter of the dragon - king . they were admitted to her presence and offered her the jade caskets , the vases and the four hundred roasted swallows as gifts . the dragon 's daughter received them graciously , and they unfolded the emperor 's letter .
offered her the jade caskets , the vases and the four hundred roasted swallows as gifts .
what did the messengers do when they met the daughter of the dragon-king ?
what did the messengers do when they met the daughter of the dragon-king ?