THE MASTER CAT; OR, PUSS IN BOOTS
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charmed with the good qualities of my Lord Marquis of Carabas, as was his daughter, who had fallen violently in love with him, and, seeing the vast estate he possessed, said to him, after having drunk five or six glasses:
‘It will be owing to yourself only, my Lord Marquis, if you are not my son-in-law.’
The Marquis, making several low bows, accepted the honour which his Majesty conferred upon him, and forthwith, that very same day, married the Princess.
Puss became a great lord, and never ran after mice any more but only for his diversion.[1]
