The Queen on her side was feeling very anxious . She had felt sure from the first that her son 's pet monkey was no other than Prince Alphege , and she longed to put an end to him . Her suspicions were confirmed by the Fairy of the Mountain , and she hastened in tears to the King , her son . ' I am informed , ' she cried , ` that some ill-disposed people have raised up an impostor in the hopes of dethroning you . You must at once have him put to death . ' The King , who was very brave , assured the Queen that he would soon punish the conspirators . He made careful inquiries into the matter , and thought it hardly probable that a quiet widow and a young girl would think of attempting anything of the nature of a revolution . He determined to go and see them , and to find out the truth for himself ; so one night , without saying anything to the Queen or his ministers , he set out for the palace where the two ladies lived , attended only by a small band of followers . The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege , and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time . What was their surprise when the door was opened to see the King and his suite . ' I know , ' said the King , ` that you are plotting against my crown and person , and I have come to have an explanation with you . ' As she was about to answer Prince Alphege , who had heard all , came forward and said , ` It is from me you must ask an explanation , brother . ' He spoke with such grace and dignity that everyone gazed at him with mute surprise . At length the King , recovering from his astonishment at recognising the brother who had been lost some years before , exclaimed , ` Yes , you are indeed my brother , and now that I have found you , take the throne to which I have no longer a right . ' So saying , he respectfully kissed the Prince 's hand . Alphege threw himself into his arms , and the brothers hastened to the royal palace , where in the presence of the entire court he received the crown from his brother 's hand . To clear away any possible doubt , he showed the ruby which the Good Queen had given him in his childhood . As they were gazing at it , it suddenly split with a loud noise , and at the same moment the Wicked Queen expired . King Alphege lost no time in marrying his dear and lovely Zayda , and his joy was complete when the Good Queen appeared at his wedding . She assured him that the Fairy of the Mountain had henceforth lost all power over him , and after spending some time with the young couple , and bestowing the most costly presents on them , she retired to her own country .
King Alphege insisted on his brother sharing his XXXXX , and they all lived to a good old age , universally beloved and admired .
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