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in that same kingdom there lived a young lad named Steven. Steven had
seen the princess from afar, and had fallen in love with her. But because
he was not a wealthy lord or noble, he could never get close enough to
tell her of his love. When he heard of the contest he was filled with
excitement. “Look,” he said to a friend, “if I win,
not only will I be able to meet her, but I will be entitled to wed her!”