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Allerleirauh, notes

  • It is noted that of course no one else in the land has golden hair.
  • Both kings are brutish to the Princess.
  • Evidently her betrothed does not know her very well, has only seen her a couple of times if he's not sure it's her.
  • Her way of putting little objects in his soup is strange.
  • She notes at every meeting that he throws his boots at her head. It seems she's determined to draw his complete attention and show him her power.
  • All the same, she is obviously seeking his protections only. She's aware of his ill-treatment of her as a servant.
  • His "love" for her is forceful and brutish.

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