Penrhyn Wingfield Coussens

“ Abibas took advantage of this, and increasing his speed, rapidly passed her. This caused her to cry out in anger: "Never shall the daughter of a king be wed to such a clown as you." She threw the garland from her and rushed onward like a whirlwind.
It was not long before she caught up with him, and extending her hand, she struck him upon the shoulder, saying: "Stop, foolish one, do you hope to marry a princess?" ”

“ The penalty for lack of speed in the race was heavy, but many were those who made the attempt, hoping that they might succeed, only to perish as a result.
Now there was a poor man called Abibas, a wanderer with no place he could call home, who heard of the king's proclamation, and he said to himself: "I am poor and have but little to lose; if I may overcome this princess and marry her I shall not only enrich myself, but will be able to assist my relatives and what friends I have." ”

“ A certain king had an only daughter, who, while yet a child, was famed for her marvellous beauty and dignity of bearing. Her name was Rosamond, and in addition to her charm of face and figure, she excelled all others at athletic games. When only ten years of age so swift a runner was she that her equal at this sport could not be found. ”