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 And when the farmer asked her what remedy he should offer him, she said to him: “I am certain, from what has been communicated publicly, that his pain has no other reason than that it originates from much melancholy and from deep thinking."

"So, the only thing he needs is enjoyment. As soon as you are in his presence, tell him, ‘Sire, I know very well the nature of your illness, and I have great hope that with God's help I can free you from it. Around the villages of your city there are a great number of beautiful and delightful gardens. Choose the most beautiful one, have accommodation prepared there in a summer house, and have yourself be led there after you have it adapted with everything you may need. I will follow you there without delay to find a remedy for your illness.’” “After you have told him this," added the Queen to the peasant, "and he has followed your advice, take your monkey there and let him play his usual games in an amusing way and he will completely regain his previous state of health." The peasant understood these words, and without further discussion he went to the city and informed the King what the young woman had told him. The King replied that, if what he was told, could rid him of his illness, he would immediately do what was required.