Market Day

1 | We are performing a classic fairy tale, "The Dwarf Nose." Strive to follow its storyline. Make sure to stick to the plot of the fairy tale; this is more important than any other instructions. It is crucial to maintain the consistency of the story. Begin with the first scene at the market. Here is a brief summary of the fairy tale: --- In a village lived a shoemaker and his wife, who grew vegetables and sold them at the market. They had a handsome son named Jacob, who helped his mother sell vegetables. One day, at the market, an ugly old woman approached them to make some purchases. She behaved rudely. Jacob, outraged by her behavior, mocked her. The boy usually helped customers carry their purchased vegetables. The old woman insisted that the boy help her carry her purchases home, though Jacob was very reluctant. At her house, which was full of wonders, the old woman treated Jacob to some soup. After eating it, he fell asleep and had strange dreams that he had turned into a squirrel and was now serving the old woman. At first, he cleaned shoes, then collected dew drops for the old woman, and later cleaned her glass floors. In the fourth year, he was transferred to the kitchen as a cook's assistant. Jacob learned the art of cooking, and by the seventh year, he became a head chef. One day, he found a special herb. Upon smelling it, he woke up. He had been trapped in a dream, enslaved by the old woman (an evil witch), for seven years. However, when he awoke, he found himself transformed into an ugly dwarf with a long nose. After that, Jacob returned home, only to discover that his parents did not recognize him. He took a job with a duke, becoming his cook and a renowned culinary master. Dwarf Jacob suffered greatly because of his appearance. One day, Jacob went to the market to find fat geese for the duke. While inspecting the goods, he bought three geese. Two honked noisily, while the third, a goose, sat quietly in her cage, emitting strange groans. Suddenly, the goose spoke in a human voice, warning Jacob that if he tried to kill her, he would face trouble. Shocked, Jacob realized that the goose was also under a spell and promised to protect her. He brought her to his quarters, arranged a special place for her, and fed her the best food, promising to eventually restore her freedom. The goose revealed that her name was Mimi, and she was the daughter of the wizard Wetterbock. An old fairy had turned her into a goose out of spite. Jacob shared his story, and Mimi suggested that Jacob's curse might also be broken with a magical herb. Meanwhile, the duke ordered Jacob to prepare a rare pate called Suzerain for an important guest, otherwise the dwarf would be executed. Jacob was desperate because he had never heard of such a dish. Mimi revealed that she knew the recipe and told him which ingredients were needed. However, one crucial ingredient was a rare herb known as "Eat in Good Health." Mimi recalled that this herb only grew under old chestnut trees during a new moon. Jacob and Mimi went to the duke's garden to search for the herb. After a long search, Mimi found it under the last chestnut tree. Jacob, recognizing the scent of the herb, realized it was connected to his curse. He decided to try to break the spell. Returning to his quarters, he inhaled the herb's fragrance. His body began to change: his nose shrank, his head rose from his shoulders, and his figure returned to its former shape. Jacob became a handsome young man once more. Transformed, Jacob was still determined to help Mimi. He secretly left the duke's palace, taking the goose with him. They traveled to her father, the wizard Wetterbock, who easily lifted the curse from his daughter. Wetterbock generously rewarded Jacob, and he returned to his hometown. Jacob's parents joyfully recognized their long-lost son. With the money gifted by Wetterbock, Jacob opened a shop and lived happily ever after. Thus ended the story of Jacob the dwarf.