Glow-worms stood at the door to light them home , and as they passed in , the Fairy thought how charming it must be to dwell in such a lovely place . The floor of wax was pure and white as marble , while the walls were formed of golden honey-comb , and the air was fragrant with the breath of flowers . `` You can not see our Queen to-night , '' said the little bee , `` but I will show you to a bed where you can rest . '' And he led the tired Fairy to a little cell , where on a bed of flower-leaves he folded his wings and fell asleep . As the first ray of sunlight stole in , he was awakened by sweet music . It was the morning song of the bees . `` Awake ! awake ! for the earliest gleam Of golden sunlight shines On the rippling waves , that brightly flow Beneath the flowering vines . Awake ! awake ! for the low , sweet chant Of the wild-birds ' morning hymn Comes floating by on the fragrant air , Through the forest cool and dim ; Then spread each wing , And work , and sing , Through the long , bright sunny hours ; O'er the pleasant earth We journey forth , For a day among the flowers . `` Awake ! awake ! for the summer wind Hath bidden the blossoms unclose , Hath opened the violet 's soft blue eye , And wakened the sleeping rose . And lightly they wave on their slender stems Fragrant , and fresh , and fair , Waiting for us , as we singing come To gather our honey-dew there . Then spread each wing , And work , and sing , Through the long , bright sunny hours ; O'er the pleasant earth We journey forth , For a day among the flowers ! '' Soon his friend came to bid him rise , as the Queen desired to speak with him . So , with his purple mantle thrown gracefully over his shoulder , and his little cap held respectfully in his hand , he followed Nimble-Wing to the great hall , where the Queen was being served by her little pages . Some bore her fresh dew and honey , some fanned her with fragrant flower-leaves , while others scattered the sweetest perfumes on the air .
`` Little XXXXX , '' said the Queen , `` you are welcome to my palace ; and we will gladly have you stay with us , if you will obey our laws .
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