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"The Goose Girl" is a popular German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. Here's a summary of the plot:
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess who was sent to a distant kingdom to marry a prince. As she set off on her journey, her mother, the queen, gave her a talking horse and a faithful maid named Falada. The princess also took with her a chambermaid who was secretly envious of her.
During the journey, the chambermaid plotted against the princess. When they reached a well, the chambermaid pushed the princess into it, took her clothes, and dressed herself in the royal attire. The talking horse, Falada, suspected the deception but couldn't reveal the truth.
The false princess, accompanied by the talking horse, arrived at the prince's castle. The real princess, now disguised as a goose girl, was left to tend to the geese in a field nearby. Every day, she would pass by the castle and speak to Falada, lamenting her fate.
One day, the prince noticed the goose girl and was captivated by her beauty and kindness. He began talking to her, and they formed a bond. Meanwhile, Falada, the talking horse, informed the princess about the chambermaid's treachery.
With Falada's help, the princess devised a plan. She went to the king and told him her story. The prince, realizing the truth, confronted the false princess, and she was punished for her deceit.
The real princess was restored to her rightful place, and she married the prince, living happily ever after. Falada, the loyal talking horse, was also honored and well taken care of, thanks to the princess's gratitude for his help.
"The Goose Girl" is a classic fairy tale that explores themes of deception, loyalty, and justice, with the true princess prevailing over her deceitful chambermaid and finding love in the end.
