
The Frog King – Chapter 1
The Promise
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess. 👁
She was so beautiful that even the sun was jealous when it shone on her face. 👁
On a hot summer day, the princess went into the forest, to cool down at a well. 👁
As she sat by the well, the princess took a golden ball out of her bag and began to play with it. 👁
She repeatedly threw it in the air and caught it again. 👁
Then, suddenly it slipped from her hands. 👁
The ball hit the edge of the well and rolled towards the dark water. 👁
Before she knew it, the princess heard a splashing sound and the ball fell into the dark water of the well. 👁
The well was so deep, that the princess couldn't even see the golden ball anymore. 👁
She started to cry because the ball was her favourite toy. 👁
Then suddenly she heard a voice: 👁
"Why are you crying, my dear? 👁
What happened?" 👁
The princess turned round, but couldn't see anyone. 👁
Then she noticed something in the water. 👁
It was an ugly looking frog that waved at her. 👁
"My favorite toy fell into the well.", 👁
replied the princess. 👁
"Don't worry, I can get it back for you.", 👁
said the frog. 👁
The princess was relieved and said to the frog: 👁
"Many thanks! 👁
Just how can I thank you? 👁
I'll give you gold and pearls if you bring me back my golden ball." 👁
The frog replied: 👁
"Gold and pearls mean nothing to me. 👁
I beg you, to take me home with you. 👁
Let me sit at the table next to you, eat from your plate and drink from your cup. 👁
Play with me and let me sleep in your bed. 👁
If you promise me that, I'll return the golden ball to you.", 👁
said the frog. 👁
The princess replied: 👁
"Yes, I promise you everything you want, but please bring me back my golden ball!". 👁
But secretly, she thought: 👁
"An ugly frog will never become my companion. 👁
When I have my golden ball back, I'll just go home and leave him behind." 👁
The frog dove down the well and after a while, it came back to the surface. 👁
It leapt onto the edge of the well and presented the golden ball to the girl. 👁
The princess happily picked it up. 👁
But before the frog knew it, the princess ran back to the castle. 👁
The frog shouted after her: 👁
"Wait, what about your promise?" 👁
But the princess didn't come back anymore. 👁