One of you needs food,' said the Old Woman, 'and three of you need healing.'So the Princess sat down to good soup, and fresh bread, and fruit tart with clotted cream and a mug of sharp cider, and the Old Woman put the creatures on the table, and healed them in her way. Her way was to make them tell the story of their hurts, and as they told, she applied ointments and drops with tiny feathery brushes and little bone pins ...
In the narrative, an Old Woman addresses a group, highlighting their immediate needs: one person's hunger and three individuals who require healing. In response, the Princess begins to enjoy a meal of soup, bread, fruit tart, and cider, while the Old Woman focuses on the others who are unwell. She utilizes a unique method of healing, encouraging them to recount their injuries.
As they tell their stories, the Old Woman skillfully applies various ointments and remedies, using delicate tools to tend to their wounds. This blend of nourishment and healing emphasizes the connection between care and storytelling, suggesting an intrinsic link between the two in the process of recovery.
