Russian · Intermediate
Adapted from Rumpelstiltskin
A mysterious little man helps a miller’s daughter spin straw into gold, then demands a costly promise.
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Scene 1 · Intermediate
Жил когда-то бедный мельник, у которого была красивая дочь. Однажды ему пришлось встретиться с королём. Желая показаться важнее, мельник похвастался: — Моя дочь умеет прясть из соломы золото.
Once upon a time, there lived a poor miller who had a beautiful daughter. One day he had to meet the king. Wishing to seem more important, the miller boasted: “My daughter can spin straw into gold.”
Королю очень понравилось то, что он услышал.
The king was very pleased by what he heard.
— Такое умение мне по душе, — сказал он. — Если твоя дочь действительно так искусна, как ты говоришь, приведи её завтра во дворец. Я хочу испытать её способности.
“That is a skill I like,” he said. “If your daughter is really as skilled as you say, bring her to the palace tomorrow. I want to test her abilities.”
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