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"You shall have the promised reward," the king said. "My daughter's hand in marriage."
"Ah," the hero said, "may I have a private word?"
The king gestured for them to approach, and listened.
"Hm. I see. I'll have to ask."
"Of course."
The king motioned for a page.
"Fetch my son."
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