so the gallows was built upon a high platform , and the fisher 's son mounted the steps up to it , and turned at the top to make the speech that was expected from every doomed man , innocent or guilt . as he spoke he happened to raise his arm , and the king 's daughter , who was there at her father 's side , saw the name which she had written under it . with a shriek she sprang from her seat , and the eyes of the spectators were turned towards her . ' stop ! stop ! ' she cried , hardly knowing what she said . ' if that man is hanged there is not a soul in the kingdom but shall die also . ' and running up to where the fisher 's son was standing , she took him by the hand , saying , ' father , this is no robber or murderer , but the victor in the three races , and he loosed the spells that were laid upon me . '
how did the princess recognize ian ?
the king 's daughter saw the name which she had written under it .
she saw the name which she had written .