There were many foot travellers and animals upon it "flowing like two streams on their several sides and neither interrupting the other. The new King and his spouse were delighted with the motion and activity of this great people." (Goethe's text)
The Old Man asked everyone to remember and honour the Green Snake for the sacrifice and contribution she had made towards the neighbouring banks of the River now being one land.
To the Queen's surprise a fourth unknown young waiting maid appeared. She was more beautiful than any of her other three maids. She had previously carried a basket.
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