One day, the king announced he would take his beautiful daughter, the princess, for a drive along the riverbank. Puss in Boots rushed home.
“I have heard,” said Puss, “that you can turn into a lion. Is that true?” Puss in Boots
From then on, Puss in Boots continued to catch game—partridges, quail, and rabbits—and brought them all to the king in his master’s name. The king grew very fond of the generous “Marquis of Carabas.” One day, the king announced he would take
Just then, the king’s carriage arrived at the castle gates. Puss in Boots bowed low. “Your Majesty,” he said, “welcome to the castle of the Marquis of Carabas!” Is that true
“My brothers can earn an honest living together,” sighed Jack. “But when I have eaten this cat and made a muff from his fur, I will surely starve.”
The king was delighted. “Tell your master,” he said, “that I thank him kindly.”
Proudly, he carried the rabbit to the king’s palace. Bowing low, he said, “Sire, my master, the Marquis of Carabas (for that was the fine name he invented for Jack), sends you this rabbit as a gift.”