grey fairy tale book

Chapter 39 The Fairy Goes Wrong (2)
When Tupet learned that she was about to meet her former lover, her heart jumped with joy, but when she recalled everything that happened, the same changes would occur in Cornishon in her memory.Moments of meeting are not all bliss, especially for Tupet, who cannot forget her disappearing face.The patron saint who was at the scene finally believed that he was not deceived, so he came out accompanied by his men to sign the peace treaty.

When they were alone, Cornishon exclaimed: "Ah, Tupet, dear Tupet! We meet again, and let all the pain of the past be forgotten."

"The pain of the past," she said, "and the lost beauty and the terrible future we both face? You look fifty years older than when I last saw you, and I know fate can't be much better for me!"

"Don't say that," Cornishon replied, holding her hand, "you are different, every age has its own charm, there must be no 60-year-old woman who is more beautiful than you! If your eyes are still bright, then It doesn't match the aging skin either! I can see from your wrinkled forehead that your cheeks were once plump, and your withered throat has decayed elegance. Your facial features are also correct in the aging process, It’s a testament to what it used to be.”

"Oh, you devil," cried Tupet, "is that the consolation you can give me?"

"But, Tupet," replied Cornishon, "you once said that you don't care about your looks as long as you can win my heart."

"Yes, I know," she admitted, "but do you still care about someone who is as old and unattractive as me?"

"Tupet, Tupet," replied Cornishon, "what nonsense are you talking about, my heart is the same as before, and nothing in the world can change it."

At this point of the conversation, Prince Zeprati entered the house with the news of the Patronus, saying that he was very remorseful for his actions, and fully agreed with Cornishon to take Tupet, and could leave at any time, and return to Baghta , He also said that he asked them to forgive him for not being able to see them off, and hoped that he would go to Baghta to visit them soon.

Neither couple slept that night—Konishon was happy to be going home, and Tupet was no longer afraid to wait for the blow of vanity in Baghta.During the journey, Cornishon tried to comfort her with the reason of the previous day, but it didn't work, but made her feel worse and worse.Once back in the palace, she went directly to her original abode, and begged the fairy to let her and Cornishon hide, and no one would be seen.

For some time after their return the Fairy was so busy with the preparations for the celebration of peace and the reception of the Patronus, who wished to restore the old one, that Cornishon and Tupet were completely neglected.They really wanted to be loved, so they felt neglected.

One day, they finally saw the fairy and the patron saint in front of the window, surrounded by the courtiers, walking towards them in style.Tupet immediately hid in the darkest corner of the house, but Cornishon, forgetting that he was no longer a 14-year-old boy, ran to meet him, but tripped and hurt one eye badly .Seeing her lover lying helpless on the ground, Tupet hurried over, but her weak legs were not up to the challenge, and she almost fell on him, knocking off three loose lumps on his forehead. teeth.The Fairy had now entered the house, and, weeping, she listened quietly to the Patronus, who indicated that everything would gradually change.

"The last fairy conference," he said, "every fairy's behavior was reviewed and discussed. Those who could do their best to remedy it also gave suggestions, such as the harm caused by Tindenet's casting of spells on the spring water. .Since she was harmless, the Assembly thought she should be able to dispel half the magic. Of course, she should have destroyed the deadly fountain, which would be the best strategy. But she didn't think of it. Even so, her My heart is still kind, and I believe that once she hears that her help is needed, she will be very happy. As far as these two lovers are concerned, it is up to you, madam, who will be restored to their former strength and beauty first."

Hearing these words, the fairy's heart sank.Cornishon and Tupet are equally close to her, how can she sacrifice one to favor the other?As far as the courtiers were concerned, no one understood that she would hesitate to choose Tupet, but the women also agreed that Cornishon should be chosen.

However difficult it is for the fairy to choose, it is a different matter for Cornishon and Tupet.

"Oh, my love," Cornishon sighed, "I value your spiritual beauty more than your external beauty, and now I finally have the best proof of my loyalty to you! Although the most beautiful woman in the palace will do it because of me I have become emotional captives for your youth and strength, but I just want to make them fall at your feet and pay homage to your age and wrinkles."

"Don't worry," Tupet interrupted him, "I don't understand why you want to have both, and put all the humiliation on me? But I believe that fairies are fair, and she wouldn't treat me like that .”

Then she went back to her room, refusing to come out, despite Cornishon's constant begging for an explanation.

During the first few days of Tindenet's arrival, no one at court talked of anything else.Everyone expected her to set things right once she arrived.But alas!She also does not know what is the best course of action, and always trusts the advice of her interlocutors.Finally, an idea occurred to her, which seemed to be the only way to meet the wishes of both parties.She asked the fairy to call all the courtiers and subjects to listen to her thoughts.

"Happy is the man who corrects evil when he restrains it," she began, "and happier is he who never restrains evil."

As there was no objection to this, she continued: "As far as the harm I have caused, I have only the power to undo half of it." She said to Cornishon, "I can restore your strength," and turned to Tupet, "Or your beauty. I'll do both, or I won't."

There was a strange murmur in the crowd, and Cornishon and Tupet trembled with amazement.

"No," continued Tindenet, "but I could never have the heart to let one wither and the other enjoy the glory it took. As I cannot restore both of you to what you were before, but you both One half of the body can be rejuvenated, while the other half withers. I let you both choose your own half—for example, I will draw a line at the waist or the middle of the body."

She looked around proudly, expecting someone to applaud her ingenious idea, only to see a disappointed Cornishon and Tupet shaking with rage, while the others burst out laughing.Out of sympathy for the unfortunate couple, Serno Zola stepped forward.

"Except for your suggestion," said she, "that it would not be better for them to enjoy their former youth and looks by turns at regular intervals?"

"That's an excellent idea!" exclaimed Tindenet. "Oh, of course! You two, who shall I touch first?"

"She comes first," Cornishon, who always gave way to Tupet, replied, "I am too familiar with her appearance, and I am prepared for her sudden change."

The fairy stooped, and touched Tupet with her magic ring, and the old woman was instantly transformed into a little girl.Seeing this scene, the whole court wept with joy.Cornishon fell down in amazement, and Tupet ran to him, promising to see him often, and telling him of all his balls and water parties.

The two fairies went back to their respective residences, and the patron saint also went to say goodbye to them.

"Oh dear," cried Tindenette, interrupting the patron saint's farewell speech, "almost forgot the time when Cornishon was supposed to be young. How stupid I am! I'm afraid it's too late now, I should have announced it when I touched Jupet with the Oculus. Oh my God, why didn't anyone remind me?"

"You're moving too fast," replied Sernozzola, who had sensed that Tindenet was at it again, "now we'll have to wait until Cornishon's weakness is at its peak, and then, He can also drink water and become a baby again, so Tupet has to be a nanny, wife and caretaker all his life."

After suffering from physical and mental exhaustion and anxiety for a long time, Tupet seemed to feel that there was never enough entertainment. Although she liked poor Cornishon as much, she did rarely take time to see him or be tender to him.She was quite happy without him, and though the poor creature was almost deaf and blinded by old age, she was not indifferent to her behavior.

It fell to Cristoppo to solve the problems left by Tyndenet and restore Cornishon's lost youth.When the Patronus discovered, quite by coincidence, that Cornishon was actually his son, he was more than happy to do it.It is precisely because of this that he went to participate in the annual fairy event.Considering that he has done a lot for many members, the favor he asked for was granted.Such a request was unheard of in the fairy world, and it also attracted the opposition of many veteran gods.However, because of the high prestige of Cristopo and Cerno Zola, the voice of opposition was put aside.In return, the patron saint asked to accompany the fairy back to Baghta, and to be present when his son reappeared.

They decided to tell Tupet only that they had found her a husband and would surprise her at the wedding scheduled for the next day.She was greatly surprised by the news, and she blamed herself for thinking that Cornishon would be sad to see her place replaced.But she would never dream of disobeying the fairy's wishes, wondering who the bridegroom would be all day long.

When the hour came, a great crowd assembled in the Fairy's palace, which was adorned with such fragrant flowers as can only be found in fairy lands.Tupet is in place, but where is the groom?
"Conishon, please!" the fairy called to the butler.

But Tupet interrupted: "Oh, ma'am, spare his old bones, I beg you, just keep him out of the way, and let him enjoy peace."

While she was speaking, Cornishon was led in, and facing the cheerful crowd, he showed the silly smile of an elderly person.

"Lead him here," ordered the Fairy, waving to Tupet.Tupet stepped back in surprise and timidly.

Then Sernozzola took the poor old man's hand, the Patronus stepped forward, touched him three times with the ring he carried, and Cornishon became a handsome young man.

The patron saint said: "May you have a long life, a happy husband and wife, and love your father."

This is the end of the troubles caused by the fairy Tindenet!

(End of this chapter)