Rapunzel
Once upon a time, an old couple lived in a small village
Their dearest wish in all the world was to have a lovely daughter of their own,
but they had no luck.
One day, as the wife came to her husband and made a strange request.
I desperately want a little bit of lettuce from the witch's garden.
On dear, can you please bring me some?
The husband agreed, and went to steal the lettuce as his wife had asked.
Maybe this lettuce has magic powers and it will help us have a baby.
Early the following morning, the infuriated witch burst into their house.
How dare you steal my lettuce! You will regret this.
I will teach you a lesson and put a curse on you! You will feel my wrath!!!
I am very sorry. My wife wanted it so badly, and I really wanted to please her.
Oh, is that so?
Your wife can have as much lettuce as she wants, but I shall claim your firstborn in return!
What?
The witch vanished as suddenly as she had come.
The husband didn't understand what she meant and felt worried.
Time went by and the couple had a beautiful baby girl, tiny and adorable.
They were overjoyed, but they remembered the witch's request and were afraid.
What will we do if she comes to take our little daughter away?
We can't let that happen. We must leave tonight.
That night they prepared to escape with their infant. But it was too late.
The witch had anticipated them and appeared at their house.
Do you really think you can run from me? That child is mine!
Please, no! Please leave me my baby!
It is too late for tears and pleas now. I will claim her as we agreed.
Such a sweet little girl. From now on, I will call her Rapunzel.
The witch kept Rapunzel locked all alone in a tall tower.
The years went by and Rapunzel blossomed into a beautiful girl.
The witch never allowed her to leave the castle,
so all she could do was look out the window and sing sad songs.
The witch would come to visit Rapunzel in her tower every day to see how she was doing.
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your golden hair!
When the witch called to her,
Rapunzel would let down her hair from a window at the top of the tower.
It was so long that the witch could use it as a rope to climb all the way to the top.
One day, a prince rode past the castle on his noble steed.
He heard a lovely voice singing, but he couldn't tell where it came from.
Where is that beautiful singing coming from?
Could it be that tower?
Hello? Is anybody there?
No one answered and the singing stopped.
The Prince looked everywhere, but found no one.
He had to give up and continue on his way.
The Prince returned home to his castle, but he couldn't get the beautiful song out of his head.
But who could it be? Why wouldn't she answer my call?
I will return there tomorrow and find out.
The prince went back to the witch's tower to search for the mysterious singer.
When he saw the witch approaching, he ducked behind a tree to see what she would do.
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your golden hair!
When the prince saw how beautiful Rapunzel was,
he was surprised and angry that the witch kept her locked up.
He resolved to come back the following day.
The Prince returned the next evening after sunset.
Mimicking the witch, he called to Rapunzel
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your golden hair!
Rapunzel did as he asked and he was able to climb up to her tower.
When he reached the top and saw Rapunzel face-to-face, he fell in love with her instantly.
You are the loveliest maiden I have ever set eyes on. What is your name?
My name is Rapunzel. Oh Rapunzel, why do you stay in this dreary place?
Come to my kingdom with me!
I am sorry, but I can't. The witch keeps me locked up night and day,
and if she finds you here she will punish you. Please run away.
I can't bear to leave you here. Wait for me, I will return every night.
Oh, my Prince.
The prince visited Rapunzel every night in secret, just as he had promised.
Rapunzel waited for him all day, and when they were together
they would talk for hours and sing in the moonlight.
Then one day, the witch saw the Prince as he descended from the tower.
Furious, she grabbed a pair of scissors and stormed into the tower.
Treacherous girl! How dare you betray me after I have fed you and cared for you!?
I am sorry, I will never see him again! I promise.
You will pay for this, you little traitor!
with those words, the witch took her scissors and hacked off all of Rapunzel's beautiful hair.
The witch sent Rapunzel away to the desert so the Prince would never find her.
Frightened and desperate, Rapunzel prayed fervently for her Prince's safety.
Please, my Prince, do not return to the tower, save yourself!
Unaware of what had occurred, the Prince came to the tower to see Rapunzel the next day.
Rapunzel, my darling, let down your golden hair!
When he saw the hair come down, the Prince had no doubts, and began to climb.
The witch had let down Rapunzel's severed hair.
The Prince tumbled down into the thorn bushes below and went completely blind.
He wandered the world, searching for his lost love.
After many long travels, he arrived in the desert
and heard Rapunzel's voice carried by the winds of a sandstorm.
Is it truly her voice? Oh Rapunzel, Rapunzel! Where are you!?
Hearing the Prince's call, Rapunzel ran to him.
I am here, my Prince!
Is that you Rapunzel?
Yes, oh no, your eyes! Oh, it's all my fault, forgive me!
The Prince and Rapunzel held each other in a tight embrace and shed happy tears together.
As Rapunzel's tears fell on the Prince's eyes, he suddenly realized that his sight had returned.
My eyes! I can, I can see, Rapunzel! I can see you, my love!
Oh, my Prince!
The Prince took Rapunzel home to his kingdom and they were married.
They became king and queen, and a few years later they had their own baby daughter,
a beautiful princess who looked just like Rapunzel. They all lived happily ever after.