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king had two daughters, one of whom was extremely beautiful, and very much beloved. The other, however, was of a dark unprepossessing complexion, and hated, as much as her sister was esteemed. This difference in their appearance caused the king to give them characteristic names. He called the first Rosamunda, that is, the fragrant rose; and the second, Gratiaplena, or the full of grace.