Then they journeyed onwards, and came to a kingdom where they heard that the King’s daughter lay sick unto death. “ Hollo , brother!” said the soldier to St. Peter, “this is a chance for us; if we can heal her we shall be provided for, for life!” But St. Peter was not half quick enough for him, “Come, lift your legs, my dear brother,” said he, “that we may get there in time.” But St. Peter walked slower and slower, though Brother Lustig did all he could to drive and push him on, and at last they heard that the princess was dead. “Now we are done for!” said Brother Lustig; “that comes of thy sleepy way of walking!”

“Just be quiet,” answered St. Peter, “I can do more than cure sick people; I can bring dead ones to life again.”