“At night, the companion took Hans to the field and he brought his faggot with him.
And as he began to strew it about a man appeared; whatever he threw out - it turned into a man, and an army gathered there so big it could not be counted anymore.

“In the morning the czar woke up and he heard music playing! He asked his ministers, ”Who is making music so early in the morning?”
“That is the one,” they answered, ”who came flying in the golden ship; now he is drilling his troops.”
Now everyone had to realize that nothing could be done; and the czar summoned the man.

“The ministers went and asked him to come to the czar. However, the lad had changed so much they hardly recognized him anymore: his suit shimmered like the gold of the sun; and he himself was a magnificent sight - simply undescribable!

“Riding at the head, with a deep-blue horse that gleamed like a ravenis plumage, he led his army with assuredness; and behind him rode the colonel.
He marched into the palace and called, ”Halt!”

“The army dressed the ranks, and one soldier was better than the other!
Hans went into the palace, and the czar hugged and kissed him.

“Sit down, my dear son-in-law!” The czaris daughter came from her apartments, and she was very happy when she saw what a brilliant man had been chosen for her.

“They were married quickly and a banquet was held; delicious savours rose up to the sky and gave the clouds a share of the taste.