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entirely in the forest close by. After many arguments and entreaties he succeeded in persuading the king to give him two great oak trees for his very own. amp。39。Now,amp。39。 said he to his sister, amp。39。I will have the trees hollowed out, and then I will make rooms in them and furnish them so that I shall be able to live out in the forest.amp。39。 amp。39。Oh, Asmund!amp。39。 exclaimed Signy, amp。39。what a delightful idea! Do let me e too, and live in one of your trees. I will bring all my pretty things and ornaments, and the trees are so near home we shall be quite safe in them.amp。39。 Asmund, who was extremely fond of his sister, readily consented, and they had a very happy time together, carrying over all their pet treasures, and Signyamp。39。s jewels and other ornaments, and arranging them in the pretty little rooms inside the trees. Unfortunately sadder days were to e. A war with another country broke out, and the king had to lead his army against their enemy. During his absence the queen fell ill, and after lingering for some time she died, to the