The wicked man having terrified this poor little girl, did his best to use his influence over her to his own ends.

At one time she lived in the house with him, but although she struggled against it her friends induced her to go elsewhere.

Even in the new palace, however, she was not safe from the terrible ogre; he followed her, and, it is to be feared, although nothing is absolutely known, that he used cruel threats to induce her to give him some money which was not hers to give.

The poor little weak girl was afraid to consult any one on account of her promise.

It was quite natural she should think it right to keep her promise, although it was very sad.