' i live in a hut on the edge of the forest , ' she answered , blushing , for she had never spoken to a prince before . ' as to the wreath , i know not how it came there , unless it may be the gift of some doves whom i fed when they were starving ! ' the prince was delighted with this answer , which showed the goodness of the girl 's heart , and besides he had fallen in love with her beauty , and would not be content till she promised to return with him to the palace , and become his bride . the old king was naturally disappointed at his son 's choice of a wife , as he wished him to marry a neighbouring princess ; but as from his birth the prince had always done exactly as he like , nothing was said and a splendid wedding feast was got ready .
why did the old king feel disapointed at his son's choice of a wife ?
he wished him to marry a neighboring princess .
he wished him to marry a neighbouring princess .