On a routine trip into town, the wheel of the Queen's carriage came loose and needed emergency repair. The Queen, very angry at the mishap and angrier so at the fact that she had to stand among the peasants, went into

a horrible fit. Her tirade sent all of the people fleeing in every direction, leaving her alone with her guard and horseman. Now there was no one to help the horseman repair the wheel. The Queen, finally realizing that she had no choice but to wait, entered the shop of a nearby shoemaker. The shoemaker's window showcased many pretty styles of shoes and she decided that she would acquire a few pairs while she was "forced" to wait.

The shoemaker’s wife was ready. She filled her cauldron with mother's milk of a black cow, venom from a snake, the snout of a boar, the slippers, and chanted:

The gentle, handsome shoemaker showed her many shoes, most of which she took. But of course, she wanted an even better pair. As the shoemaker was fitting her for a custom-made shoe, she slipped and scrapped her leg on his hammer that lay nearby. She saw the blood and immediately lost her temper. "This is all your fault! My husband, the King, will get you for this," she yelled. The frightened shoemaker tried to console her, but to no avail. She threatened and cried. "As you wish, you highness," he finally sighed. "I meant you no harm. I only wanted to please your whim." At that moment, the horseman ente

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