but what was his horror and dismay , when he did so , to find her lying dead at his feet on the floor . he was nearly beside himself with rage and grief . he knew that a deadly poison such as queen silver - tree had used would preserve the princess 's body so that it had no need of burial . he had it laid on a silken couch and left in the mullioned chamber , so that he could go and look at it whenever he pleased . he was so terribly lonely , however , that in a little time he married again . his second wife was just as sweet and as good as the first one had been . this new wife was very happy . there was only one little thing that caused her any trouble at all . she was too sensible to let it make her miserable .
he was so terribly lonely .
why did the prince marry again ?
why did the prince marry again ?