Then some frogs began to croak in the marsh.
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“Beautiful, said the young courtier again. “Now I hear it, tinkling like little church bells.
“No, those are frogs, said the little maiden; “but I think we shall soon hear her now: and presently the nightingale began to sing.
“Hark, hark! there she is, said the girl, “and there she sits, she added, pointing to a little gray bird who was perched on a bough.
“Is it possible? said the lord-in-waiting, “I never imagined it would be a little, plain, simple thing like that. She has certainly changed color at seeing so many grand people around her.
“Little nightingale, cried the girl, raising her voice, “our most gracious emperor wishes you to sing before him.
“With the greatest pleasure, said the nightingale, and began to sing most delightfully.
“It sounds like tiny glass bells, said the lord-in-waiting, “and see how her little throat works. It is surprising that we have never heard this before; she will be a great success at court.
“Shall I sing once more before the emperor? asked the nightingale, who thought he was present.
“My excellent little nightingale, said the courtier, “I have the great pleasure of inviting you to a court festival this evening, where you will gain imperial favor by your charming song.
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