Ludwig Tieck

“ The sun climbed higher. By midday Magelone was feeling very tired, so they both dismounted from their horses in a nice cool spot in the forest. Soft grass and moss had sprung up tenderly on a small hillock; Peter set his cloak down on the grass and spread it out; Magelone lay down on the knight's cloak and rested her head on his lap. They looked at each other with tender eyes, and Magelone said:
— How happy I am here, my beloved. ”

“ Peter also struck up a joyful song, and the fair Magelone's heart was overcome with delight. His voice quivered through the trees, and a distant echo sang back to him. In the glowing sky and the splendour of the cool forest the two travellers saw a reflection of their own love; every sound called to their hearts, and filled them with nostalgic joy. ”

“ Peter lifted the lady onto the palfrey, and they took flight in secret and under cover of night.
>br>In the morning, the nurse missed her princess, and it was soon discovered that the knight had departed in the night; the king realized that he had eloped with his daughter. He sent many people out to search for them ”