So the
Swallow plucked
out the Prince's eye, and flew
away to the student's garret. It was easy
enough to get in, as there was a hole in the roof.
Through this he darted , and came into the room. The young
man had his head buried
in his
hands
, so he did not
hear the
flutter of
the bird's wings , and when he looked up he found the beautiful sapphire lying on the
withered violets. "I am beginning to be appreciated , " he cried ;
"this is from some great admirer. Now I can finish my play," and he looked quite happy.