00:00once upon a time in a kingdom of golden halls and silver towers lived a wise old king with
00:16twelve daughters each lovelier than flowers they were his pride his joy his light but a strange
00:25mystery troubled him each night every morning their slippers were worn and torn though the princesses
00:35swore they'd select till dawn the king puzzled deeply scratching his head where do my daughters
00:43go when they should be in bed my precious girls why are your shoes torn so I love you be brave
00:54let your secret show the princesses glanced and lowered their eyes in quiet silence they whispered
01:03no replies the king sent out a royal decree solve this riddle and tell it to me to win treasures and
01:14honor or a princess's hand but fail three nights you must leave my land many princes
01:24tried with courage and might but each one failed by the end of the night they sipped the wine and
01:31drifted to dreams while the princesses guarded their secret schemes one day a poor soldier wounded and
01:41worn through shadowy woods he wandered forlorn he rested by the road with a hopeful sigh dreaming a
01:49better life might pass him by suddenly appeared an old woman so near her cloak softly sparkled her eyes
02:00shone clear with wisdom that twinkled gentle and bright she carried a magic that glowed in the night
02:07why so worried brave soldier of mine what path do you seek as the stars align i long to learn where
02:19twelve shoes go but i'm no prince i fear i'll fail you know ah courage and kindness outshine a king's crown this cloak will
02:31hide you no one will track you down don't drink their wine or in slumber you'll stay follow bring proof and
02:39you'll win the day the soldier thanked her cloak tucked away he marched to the castle by moonlight's ray
02:49that evening the princesses greeted him sweet with graceful smiles and voices so neat
02:56brave soldier drink this fine wine take your rest close your eyes now this bed is the best but he recalled
03:09the old woman's warning so clear he only pretended breathing slow so they'd hear
03:17the princesses whispered in a giggling crowd their voices were soft but their hearts beat loud
03:24he's sleeping let's go my sisters away the eldest tapped her bed a trap door gave way
03:35they tiptoed down a staircase hidden from sight to a dazzling world that sparkled with light
03:42the soldier crept after unseen in his cloak a silent shadow he never once spoke
03:49they wandered through three magic groves that gleamed first silver leaves that softly chimed and dreamed
03:58then golden boughs that shone like the sun so bright and diamond trees that sparkled like stars at night
04:08the soldier took a branch from each tree snap so sly for proof of the secret beneath
04:15the sky they shimmered and glowed in his hidden hands but made no sound beneath the cloak's commands
04:25at last they arrived at a moonlit lake 12 shining boats made the water awake each handsome prince took
04:33an oar with care the soldier slipped in made the youngest dip low but still sail fair
04:40they sailed across to a crystal hall where lanterns danced on each shining wall sweet music played and
04:51the tables were grand with food overflowing the finest in the land the princesses danced with joy all night
05:01the princes spun with their steps so light the soldier unseen took a goblet of gold a gleaming proof for the king
05:10to behold before dawn's glow they sailed back once more climbed up the stairs to their beds as before
05:21they thought their secret was safely unknown and this they repeated three nights in a row
05:30on the third bright morning the trumpets did sing the soldier stepped forward to stand by the king
05:38well noble soldier be fearless and true tell me the secret my daughters hide from view
05:45the soldier bowed low and began to relate of the trap door and groves where magic was great he spoke of
05:55the lake and the crystal lit hall the princes the dancing the proof of it all he showed silver gold and
06:03diamond so bright and a golden goblet that gleamed in the light my daughters i'm not angry that you love to
06:13dance but secrets and sneaking break trust at first glance from now on the music will fill this hall but you
06:23must be honest no secrets at all he rewarded the soldier with honor and treasure and the princesses
06:33vowed to hide nothing ever from that day on the king would sometimes play joining their laughter and music
06:41above ground hooray and always remember be brave and true don't hide or deceive with mom and dad's trust
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