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There was once that very rich Merchant who had six children three sons and three daughters. Being a man of sense. He's Fair no cost for their education and gave them all kinds of Masters. His daughters were extremely beautiful, especially the youngest when she was little everybody admired her and called her the little beauty. As she grew up, she still went by the name of beauty which made her sister is very jealous. The youngest as she was beautiful was also better than her sisters. The two eldest had a great deal of Pride because they were Rich they gave themselves ridiculous Aires and they would not visit other Merchants daughters nor would they keep company with any persons of quality? They went out every day two parties of pleasure balls plays concerts. And they would laugh at their youngest sister because she spent greatest part of her time reading books as it was known that they were to have great fortunes several eminent Merchants made their address to them. But the two eldest said they would never marry unless they could meet the duke or Earl at least Beauty very civilly. Thank them. All of the men that courted her and told them that she was too young to marry and she chose to stay with her father for a few years longer, but then all at once the merchant lost his whole Fortune except for a small country house great distance from town. He told his daughters with tears in his eyes. They must go there and work for their living. The two eldest answered that they would not leave the town for they had several lovers and they were sure they would be taken in even though they had lost their Fortune. But in this they were mistaken for their lover slighted and forsook them in their poverty. As they were not beloved on account of their pride. Everybody said They do not deserve to be paid. We are glad to see their pride on both let them go and give themselves quality airs by milking cows and minding their Dairy. But the town's people were very concerned for beauty. She was such a Charming sweet tempered creature. She spoke so kindly to poor people and was of such an affable obliging disposition. In fact, several gentlemen would have married her though. They knew she had not a penny to her name. But she told them that she could not think that leaving her poor father in his misfortunes. Beauty was determined to go along with him into the country to comfort and attend to him. Poor Beauty at first was sadly grieved the loss of their Fortune, but she said to herself. We're I to ever cry so much. That would not make things better. I must try instead to make myself happy without a fortune. When I arrived at their country house the merchant and his three sons applied themselves to husbandry and tillage and beauty rose at 4:00 in the morning and made haste to have the house clean and breakfast ready for the family every day. In the beginning she found it very difficult for she had not been used to work as a servant but in less than two months, she grew stronger and healthier than ever. After she was finished with her work, she read played on the harpsichord or else some Waltz she spun on the contrary her two sisters did not know how to spend their time. I got up at 10. I did nothing but saunter about the whole day lamenting the loss of their fine clothes and acquaintances. Do but see our youngest sister said they wanted the other what a poor stupid mean-spirited creature. She is how can she be contented with such an unhappy situation? The good Merchant was of a quite different opinion. He knew very well that beauty outshone Her Sisters in her person as well as her mind. He also admired her humility industry and patience for her sister's not only left all of the work of the house to do but insulted her every moment, the family had lived about a year in this retirement when the merchant received a letter. The idiot was an account that a vessel on board of which he had effects and it had safely arrived. This news had liked to have turned the heads of the two eldest daughters and they immediately flattered themselves with the hopes of returning to town for they were quite weary of a country life when they saw their father ready to set out They begged of him to buy them new gowns caps rings and all manner of Trifles. But Beauty asked for nothing, she thought to herself that all of the money her father was going to receive would scarce be sufficient to purchase everything her sisters wanted what will you have Beauty said her father since you were so kind as to think of me answer chain. Be so kind as to bring me a rose for has none grow hereabouts. They are kind of Rarity not that beauty cared for a rose, but she asked for something less. She should see my her example to condemn her sisters conduct. Of course, they would have said she did it only to look particular. Good man went on his journey, but when he came there, they went to law with him about the merchandise and after a great deal of trouble and pains to no purpose. He came back as poor as before. He was within 30 miles of his own house thinking on the pleasure. He should have and seeing his children again when going through a large Forest he lost himself it rained and snowed. Too terribly then the wind was so strong, but it through him twice off his horse and night coming on. He began to apprehend being either stop to death with cold and hunger or else devoured by the Wolves who me heard howling all around him. All of a sudden looking through a long locks of trees. He saw some light in the distance going a little farther. He perceived it to come the place illuminated from top to bottom. The merchant thanked God for his happiness coveri and hastened to the Palace but he was greatly surprised at not meeting with anyone who might have lived there. His horse followed him seeing a large stable open. They went inside they found a hay and oats and the poor Beast who was almost famished belt eating heartily. The merchant tied up his horse on the manger and walked towards the house. He saw no one but he entered into a large Hall. He found a good fire and he found a table plaintively set out. There was only one cover laid. As he was wet quite through with the rain and snow he drew near the fire to dry himself. He looked around the room. I hope said he that the master of the house or his servants will excuse the Liberty I take I suppose it will not be long before someone appears. He waited a considerable time until the Clock Struck eleven and still no one came. At last he was so hungry that he could stay no longer. So he took a chicken from the table 8 it into mouthfuls trembling all the while after this. He drank a few glasses of wine and growing more courageous. He went out of the hole and crossed through several grand apartments with magnificent furniture. Eventually, he came into a chamber which had an exceedingly good bed in it. And as he was very much fatigued and it was well past midnight included. It might be best to shut the door and go to bed. It was 10:00 in the morning before the merchant awoke and as he was going to rise he was astonished to see a good suit of clothes in the room of his own which were quite spoiled. Certainly said he this Palace belongs to some kind of fairy who is seen in pitied my dirtiness. He looked through a window but instead of snow saw the most delightful Arbors. They were interwoven with the most beautiful flowers that he'd ever beheld. He then returned to the Great Hall where he had slept the night before found some chocolate ready-made on a little table. Thank you. Good Madam. Very City allowed for being so careful as to provide me a breakfast. I'm extremely obligated to you all of your favors the good man drink his chocolate and then went to look for his horse. But as he passed through an arbor roses, he remembered Beauties request to him and he gathered a branch on which were several but immediately he heard a great noise. Is frightful Beast coming towards him. He was ready to faint away. You are very ungrateful said the Beast to him in a terrible voice. I have saved her life by receiving you into my castle. And in return you steal my roses, which I value beyond anything in the universe. That you shall die for this I give you but a quarter of an hour to prepare yourself to say your prayers. The merchant fell on his knees and he lifted up both of his hands. My lord said he I beseech you to forgive me indeed. I had no intention to offend and Gathering a rose for one of my daughters. She only desired me to bring her one. The monster applied. My name is not my Lord but Beast. I do not love compliments. I prefer that people should speak as they think so do not imagine I am to be moved by any of your flattering speeches. But you say you have daughters. I won't forgive you on condition that one of them would willingly come and suffer for you. Let me have no words, but go about your business and swear that if your daughter refuses to die in your stead, you will return in three months. The merchant had no mind to sacrifice his daughters to this ugly monster, but he thought in obtaining this request he should have the satisfaction of seeing them once more. He promised upon oath that he would return the Beast told him that he might set out when he pleased but added the Beast you shall not depart empty-handed. Go back to the room where you lay and you will see a great empty chest fill it with whatever you like and I will send it to your home and at this time beasts with Drew. Well said the good man to himself if I must die I shall have comfort at least of leaving something to my poor children. He returned to the bedchamber and finding a great quantity broad pieces of gold. He filled the great chest the Beast had mentioned he loved it and afterwards took his horse out of the stable leaving the palace this much green as he and It with joy. The horse of his own accord took one of the roads of the forest and in a few hours the good man was whole his children came around to him but instead of receiving their Embraces with pleasure. He looked on and holding up the brand she had in his hands. He burst into tears here. Beauty said he take these roses, but you have no idea how much they cost your own. Be father and then he related his fatal Aventure immediately the two eldest setup lamentable outcries and said all men are building toward things to Beauty. Beauty did not cry in front of them. They said to her do but see the pride of this little wrench. She would not ask for buying clothes as we did but no truly Little Miss wanted to distinguish herself. So now she will be the death of our poor father and yet she does not so much as shed a tear. Why should I answered Beauty? It would be very needless my I shall not suffer up on my account. The monster will accept one of his daughters and I will deliver myself up to all of his Fury. I am very happy thinking that my dad will save my father's life. And this will be proof of my tender love for him. No sister said her three brothers. That shall not be we will go find this monster and we will kill him. We will perish in the attempt the merchant said back to them. Do not imagine any such thing. My son's beast power is so great and I have no hopes of your overcoming him. I am Charmed Beauties kind and generous offer, but I will not yield to it. I am old and have not long to live. So I will only lose a few years, which I regret for your sakes alone. My dear children and Beauty said back to him indeed father. You will not go to this Palace without me. You cannot hinder me from following you. I could not change her mind and Beauty still insisted on setting up the fine Palace. Her sisters were delighted in this for her virtue and amiable qualities made them envious and jealous. The merchant was so Afflicted at the thoughts of losing his daughter that he had quite forgot the chest full of gold but at night when he retired to rest no sooner had he shut his chamber door then to his great astonishment. He found it by his bedside. It was determined. However, not to tell his children that he had grown Rich because they would have wanted to return to town and he was resolved not to leave the country, but he trusted Beauty with the secret and she informed him that two gentlemen that come in his absence and courted her sisters. She begged her father to consent to their marriages and to give them fortunes for she was so good that she loved them regardless of their attitudes. He's wicked creatures rub their eyes with an onion to force them to years when they parted with their sister, but her brothers were really concerned. Beauty was the only one who did not shed tears at parting because she would not increase their uneasiness. The horse took the direct road to the palace and towards evening. They perceived it illuminated as at first the horse went of himself into the stable and the good man and his daughter came into the Great Hall. They found a table splendidly served up and two covers. The merchant had no heart to eat. But Beauty Endeavor to appear cheerful and she sat down to the table and she helped him. Afterwards she thought to herself Beast surely has a mind to Batten me before he eats me. He provides such a plentiful entertainment. When they had supped they heard a great noise and the merchant volunteers. It is poor child farewell for he thought the Beast was coming Beauty was sadly terrified. It is horrid form, but she took courage as well as she could and the monster having asked her if she came willingly she replied. Yes and a trembling tone the Beast responded. You are very good. And I am greatly obliged to you honest man. Oh your ways tomorrow morning, but never think of returning here again at this the monster with Drew. Oh daughter said the merchant embracing Beauty. I am almost frightened to death believe me, but you had better go back and let me be the one to stay here. No father said Beauty in a Resolute tone. You will set out tomorrow morning and leave me to the care and protection the Providence they went to bed and thought they should not close their eyes all night. But scarce where they laid down when they fell fast asleep in Beauty's dream the fine lady came and said to her I am content Beauty with your Goodwill this good action of yours giving up your own life to save your father's it shall not go unrewarded. Beauty awoke and told her father this dream and know it helped to come for him a little yet. He could not help crying bitterly and he took me of his dear child. As soon as he was gone Beauty sat down in the Great Hall and fell crying likewise. But as she was mistress a great deal of resolution. She recommended herself to God and resolved not to be an easy a little time. She had left to live for she firmly believed the Beast would eat her up that night. However, she thought she might as well walk around until then and view the Pine Castle, but she could not help admiring. It was a delightful Pleasant place and she was extremely surprised at seeing a door. Over which was written Beauties apartment. She opened the door hastily and was quite dazzled with the magnificence that reigned throughout with cheaply took up her attention was a large library at several music books and a harp is cord. Well, she said to ourselves. I see they will not let my time make heavy on my hands for want of amusement then. She reflected where I but to stay here a day. There would not have been all of these preparations this consideration inspired her with fresh courage and opening the library. She took a look and read these words and letters of gold. Welcome Beauty banished me here. You are queen and mistress here. Speak your wishes speak. Your will Swift obedience meets them still alas said she with a sigh there is nothing I desire so much as to see my poor father and to know what he's doing. She had no sooner said this when casting her eyes and a great looking glass went to her amazement. She saw her own home where her father arrived the very dejected countenance. Her sisters went to meet him and notwithstanding their Endeavors to appear sorrowful. Their Joy felt for having gotten rid of their sister was visible in every feature a moment after everything disappeared at noon Beauty found that dinner was ready and while at the table she was entertained with an excellent concert of Music the without seeing anybody but at night as she was going to sit down to supper. She heard the noise Beast made and she could not help being sadly terrified. Beauty said the monster. Will you give me leave to see you sup? That is as you please replied Beauty. She trembled in fear, no replied Beast. You alone are mistress here. You need to only bit me gone if my presence is troublesome. I will immediately withdraw but tell me do you not think me very ugly. Yes, I do said Beauty for I cannot tell a lie, but I believe you are a very good-natured monster. So I am said the monster and then besides my ugliness. I have no sense. I know very well that I am a poor silly stupid creature Beauty replied his no sign of Bali to think so for fools never actually know this. Eat that beauty said the monster and Endeavor to amuse yourself in the palace. Everything here is yours and I should be very uneasy. If you are not happy. You are very obliging answered Beauty. I am pleased with your kindness and what I consider that your deformity scarce appears. Yes. Yes said the Beast my heart is good. But still I am a monster Beauty answered maybe among mankind. There are many that deserve that name more than you. And I prefer you just as you are to those who under human form. I had a treacherous corrupt and I'm grateful heart if I had sense enough replied the Beast I would make a fine compliment to say thank you, but I am so dull and I can only say I am greatly obliged to you beauty ate a hearty supper. And that almost conquered her dread of the monster, but she had like to have fainted away when he said to her beauty. Will you be my wife? She was some time before she just answer her. She was afraid of making him angry if she refused at last. However, she said with a tremble no Beast. I will not. Immediately the poor monster began to sigh and he hissed so frightfully the whole Palace a goat but Beauty soon recovered from her fright for be said the mournful voice then farewell Beauty and he left the room you only turn back now and then to look at her as he went out and shame. When did he was alone? She felt a great deal of compassion for the poor beasts alas. She said it is a thousand pities anything. So good-natured could be so ugly Beauty spent three months very contentedly in the palace every evening Beast to paid her a visit and he talked to her during supper. Very rationally the plane good common sense. But never with what the world calls with and Beauty daily discovered some valuable qualifications in the monster and seeing him often at so accustomed her to his deformity. Now far from dreading the time of his visit she would often look on her. Watch to see what it would be nine for the Beast never missed coming in that hour there was but one thing that gave Beauty any concern which was on every night before she went to bed. The monster always asked her if she would be his wife. One day she said to him Beast you make me very uneasy. I wish I could consent to marry you but I am too sincere to make you believe that will ever happen. I shall always esteem you as a friend Endeavour to be satisfied with this. I must set the Beast for alas. I know too. Well my own misfortune. But then I love you with the tenderest affection. However, I ought to think myself happy that you will stay here promise me that you will never leave. Beauty blush that these words she had seen in her glass but her father and find himself sick for the loss of her and she longed to see him again. She answered Beast I could promise to never leave you entirely but I have so great a desire to see my father, but I shall front to death. Please don't refuse me that satisfaction. And be said to her I would rather die myself and to give you the least uneasiness. I will send you to your father you shall remain with him and poor Beast will die with cream. No said Beauty she was weeping now. I love you too. Well to be the cause of your dad. I'll give you my promise to return in a week. You have shown me that my sisters are married and my brother has gone to the Army only would we stay a week with my father as he is alone? You shall be there tomorrow morning said the beast. But remember your promise. You need only lay your ring on the table before you go to bed. When you have a mind to come back farewell Beauty be side as usual bidding her. Goodnight and Beauty went to bed. Very sad seeing him so afflicted. When she awoke the next morning she found herself at her father's and having ring a little bell. That was by her bedside. She saw the maid come the maid came a loud shriek upon seeing Beauty after I check her father ran upstairs. They thought he could have died with joy to see his dear daughter again. He held her fast loved in his arms about a quarter of an hour. As soon as the first transports were over Beauty began to think of rising and she was afraid she had no clothes to put on but the maid told her that she had just found in the Next Room a large trunk full of gallons colored with gold and diamonds. Beauty think the good Beast for his kind care that she selected the plainness of the dresses and she intended to make a present of the others for her sisters. She scares had said so when the Trump disappeared Her father told her that Beast insisted on her keeping them herself and immediately both gowns and trunk returned again. Beauty dressed herself. And in the meantime they sent to her sisters and they hasted the other with their husbands. They were both of them very unhappy. The oldest had married a gentleman extremely handsome indeed. But so fond of his own person that he was full of nothing but his own dear self in his poor neglected wife. The second had married a man of wit but he only made use of it to play and torment everyone around him his wife. Most of all Beauty sisters were sickened With Envy when they saw her dressed like a princess and she was more beautiful than ever. Nor could all her obliging affectionate behaviour stifle their jealousy. They were ready to burst forth with jealous rage when she told them how happy she was. They went down into the garden to vent it in tears, and she said one to the other. How is our awful sister so much better than us that she could be so much happier sister said the eldest but that just strikes my mind. Let us Endeavor to detain her above a week and perhaps the silly monster be so enraged and so angered her breaking her word, but he will devour her she will be dead. Right sister and to the other therefore. We must show her as much kindness as possible. After they had taken this resolution, they went up and they behaved so affectionately to their sister, but poor Beauty wept with joy. When the week was expired, they cried and toward our hair and seemed so sorry to part with her that she promised. She would stay a week longer in the meantime Beauty could not help reflecting on herself the uneasiness. She was likely to cause poor Beast. She sincerely loved him and really long to see him again the 10th night. She spent her father's she dreamed. She was in the palace garden and that she saw the Beast extended on the grass-plot. He seemed to be dying. And in a trembling voice he reproached her for her and gratitude. Beauty was awakened from her sleep and she burst into tears. Am I not very Wicked said she to act so kindly to the Beast. He has studied so hard to please me and every little thing. Is it his fault but he is so ugly and has so little sense. He is kind and good and that is sufficient. Why did I refuse to marry him? I should be happier with the monster. Then my sisters are with their husbands. It is neither wit nor a fine person in a husband that makes a woman happy but virtue sweetness of temper. I'm genuinely this. And Beast has all of these valuable qualifications. It is true. I do not feel the tenderness of affection for him. But I find I have the highest gratitude the highest esteem and friendship. I will not make him miserable rise. So ungrateful. I would never forgive myself having said this beauty put a ring on the table. And then she laid down again scarce. Was she in bed before she fell asleep? And when she wakes up the next morning, she was overjoyed to find herself once again and Beast Palace and waited for evening with the utmost impatience. At last the wished for our game The Clock Struck nine it no Beast appeared. Beauty then feared that she had been the cause of his death. She ran crying and screaming all about the palace like a widow and despair. After having some for him everywhere. She recollected her dream and she flew to the canal in the garden where she dreamed she saw him. There she found poor beasts stretched out quite senseless, and she thought he was dead. She threw herself upon him without any fear, but she found his heartbeat. She fetched some water from the canal and poured it over his head Beast opened his eyes and he said to Beauty you forgot your promise and I was so afflicted for having lost you but I resolved to starve myself. But since I have the happiness of seeing you once more I can die satisfied. No, dear Beast said Beauty. You must not die live and be my husband from this moment. I give you my hand when I swear to be done, but yours Alas, I thought I had only a friendship for you. But the grief I now feel convinces me and I cannot live without you. Pretty scarcely. I pronounce these words when she saw the palace sparkled light there were fireworks instruments of music. Everything seemed to be sparkling at months and she could not fix her eyes on one day she turned to her dear beast and happiness and how great was her surprise Beast had disappeared and she saw at her feet one of the loveliest princes that her eyes ever beheld. He returned our thanks for having me put an end to the charm under what she had so long resembled a beast. Though this Prince was worthy of all of her attention. She could not forbear asking or beast was. It is eyes at the prince. A wicked fairy had condemned me to remain under that shape until I'm beautiful virgin should consent to marry me but very had taken away the memory of this. There was only you in the world generous enough to be one by the goodness of my temper and in offering you my crown. I can't dare to charge the obligations. I have to Beauty was agreeably surprised and she gave the Charming Prince her hand. They went together to the castle Beauty was overjoyed to find in the Great Hall her father and his whole family and the beautiful lady that appeared to her in her dream had conveyed the there. Beauty said this lady come and receive your reward for your choice. You have preferred virtue before either wait or beauty and you deserve to find a person in whom all these qualifications are united. You are going to be a great Queen. I hope the throne will not lessen your virtue or make you forget yourself. As to you ladies said the fairy two beauties Two Sisters. I know your hearts in all of the malice they contain become two statues. But under this transformation, you will still retain your reason you will stand before your sisters Palace gate and be at your punishment to the home her happiness forever. And it will not be in your power to return to your former State until you admit your faults. I am very afraid that you will always remain statues Pride anger gluttony idleness. These can be sometimes conquered but the conversion of a malicious and Aeneas find it's kind of a miracle. Immediately the fairy gave a stroke with her wand and in a moment all that were in the whole were transported to the princes Palace. His subjects received him with such Joy. Married Beauty and they lived together for many years and in their happiness because it was founded on virtue. They were complete. the end this ends our reading of Beauty and the Beast. Thank you so much for listening. I hope that you have a very sweet and creepy dreams. Good night, my darling.
ASMR soft spoken and whisper reading of Beauty and the Beast by Marie Leprince de Beaumont, 1756. Enjoy with headphones. In Marie Leprince de Beaumont's version, Beauty is a merchant's daughter and has five siblings. Her sisters are mean and arrogant because Beauty is the youngest, the most beautiful, and the most humble. Beauty's father falls on misfortune and realizes that all of their wealth is gone so he makes a dangerous trip and ends up at Beast's palace. He takes a rose upon leaving and Beast catches him and demands his death for his greed. The Beast and the merchant agree that one of the daughter's can take his place and Beauty ends up at the palace as prisoner. Eventually, she comes to love the Beast and it is her love that conquers the curse of his appearance. #beautyandthebeast #originalbeautyandthebeast #beautyandthebeastaudiobook #softspokenasmr #softspokenasmrforsleep #asmrforsleep #asmraudiobook #asmraudioonly #asmraudioforsleep  ---   This episode is sponsored by  · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. 