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Quote from "The Wild Swans" (1838)

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"She is innocent indeed!" said her eldest brother, and he told them all that had happened. And while he spoke, the scent of a million roses filled the air, for every piece of wood that they had piled up to burn her had taken root and grown branches. There stood a great high hedge, covered with red and fragrant roses. At the very top a single pure white flower shone like a star. The King plucked it and put it on Elisa's breast. And she awoke, with peace and happiness in her heart.

All the church bells began to ring of their own accord, and the air was filled with birds. Back to the palace went a bridal procession such as no King had ever enjoyed before.

Source: Jean Hersholt's translation of "The Wild Swans"

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Registered motifs in this quote:

1. Church bell
2. Magic
3. Wedding

Keywords: Magic, signs

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