TLDR;
This story is about Princess Rosette, whose birth is prophesied to bring misfortune to her brothers. To prevent this, she's locked in a tower. After her parents die, her brothers free her, and she insists on marrying the King of the Peacocks. Her brothers find him, but on her journey to meet him, a wicked nurse tries to drown her. Rosette survives, exposes the nurse's deception, and impresses the King of the Peacocks with her kindness, leading to a happy marriage.
- A princess is prophesied to bring misfortune to her brothers.
- She is locked in a tower, but freed after her parents die.
- She insists on marrying the King of the Peacocks.
- A wicked nurse tries to drown her, but she survives.
- Rosette exposes the nurse, and her kindness impresses the King, leading to a happy ending.
The Prophecy [0:04]
Once upon a time, there was a king and queen with two sons and a daughter, Rosette, who had beautiful golden hair. During Rosette's christening, the invited fairies foretold that she would cause great misfortune, even death, to her brothers. This news deeply saddened the king and queen, who sought a solution to prevent the predicted misfortunes.
Seeking the Hermit's Advice [1:06]
The king consulted with ministers and wise men, but none could offer a solution. The queen, in despair, was told by the king about an old hermit living in a nearby forest, known for his wisdom. The king and queen then decided to seek his advice to avert the misfortunes foretold by the fairies. They journeyed to the hermit, who advised them to lock Rosette in a tower and never let her out.
Life in the Tower [2:43]
Following the hermit's advice, Princess Rosette was confined to a tower. The king, queen, and her two brothers, the great prince and the little prince, visited her daily to keep her company. They loved her dearly. However, soon after, both the king and queen fell ill and died on the same day, plunging the kingdom into mourning, especially Rosette.
Freedom and a Peculiar Wish [3:42]
After their parents' death, the dukes and counselors crowned the great prince as king. The new king and his brother decided to free Rosette from the tower. Upon seeing the beautiful garden, Rosette declared she would only marry the King of the Peacocks. Her brothers, despite the odd request, decided to fulfill her wish and set out to find him.
The Search for the King of the Peacocks [4:51]
The king and the prince made a portrait of Rosette and ventured into the world to find the King of the Peacocks. They traveled far and wide, asking everyone they met, but no one knew of him. Eventually, they reached a road filled with peacocks and a city where people dressed in peacock feathers. There, they found the King of the Peacocks riding in a golden carriage drawn by twelve peacocks.
Meeting the King and the Journey [6:16]
The king and prince presented Rosette's portrait to the King of the Peacocks, who agreed to marry her if her heart was as golden as her hair. Satisfied, the brothers informed Rosette, who then entrusted the kingdom to a wise old man and set out with her nurse, the nurse's daughter, and her dog Frisk. They took a boat to reach the King of the Peacocks.
The Wicked Nurse's Treachery [8:07]
While Rosette and Frisk slept, the wicked nurse plotted with the boatman to throw Rosette into the sea in exchange for a hundred gold coins. The plan was to have the nurse's daughter impersonate Rosette and marry the King of the Peacocks. They threw Rosette, her feather bed, and Frisk into the water.
Rosette's Survival and the False Queen [8:54]
Rosette survived because her bed was stuffed with phoenix feathers, which float on water. Frisk's barking woke her and attracted fish, who helped her reach the shore. Meanwhile, the nurse's daughter, dressed in Rosette's clothes and jewels, arrived at the kingdom of the King of the Peacocks. Her rude behavior and lack of golden hair surprised the king's escort.
Exposing the Deception [10:32]
Rosette and Frisk reached the palace as the false queen was being presented. The false queen's unkindness angered the King of the Peacocks, who questioned the brothers. Rosette then revealed herself, exposing the nurse's daughter. The King was shocked and ordered the nurse and her daughter to be punished.
Rosette's Kindness and a Happy Ending [12:22]
Rosette pleaded for mercy for the nurse and her daughter, impressing the King of the Peacocks with her kindness. He forgave them, and the nurse returned Rosette's belongings. The King of the Peacocks apologized to the brothers for the misunderstanding. The wedding took place immediately, and everyone, including Frisk, lived happily ever after.
