high above the city , on a tall column , stood the statue of the happy prince . he was gilded all over with thin leaves of fine gold , for eyes he had two bright sapphires , and a large red ruby glowed on his sword - hilt . he was very much admired indeed . " he is as beautiful as a weathercock , " remarked one of the town councillors who wished to gain a reputation for having artistic tastes ; " only not quite so useful , " he added , fearing lest people should think him unpractical , which he really was not .
two bright sapphires .
what did the happy prince have for eyes ?
what did the happy prince have for eyes ?