Her brother, envious, stole her pot and mortar, but she was able to replace them by selling her pumpkins.
The wife wept and told the brother that his sister would sell pumpkins to other people but not to her.
Hearing of the woman who had lost one hand but married the prince, he knew she was his sister.
He persuaded her husband's parents that she was a witch whose hand had been cut off in punishment.
The prince had fallen ill on his journey, so that his parents did not know him when he returned until he spoke.
At the snake's suggestions, she asked its father for a ring, and its mother for a casket.
They told her that the ring would give her food, clothing, and shelter, and the casket would protect her from harm.
The king heard of it and brought his son and ministers, including the brother, to see who lived there.