But when the Beast really appeared, though she trembled at the sight of him, she made a great effort to hide her horror, and saluted him respectfully. This evidently pleased the Beast. After looking at her he said, in a tone that might have struck terror into the boldest heart, though he did not seem to be angry: โGood-evening, old man. Good-evening, Beauty.โ The merchant was too terrified to reply, but Beauty answered sweetly: โGood-evening, Beast.โ โHave you come willingly?โ asked the Beast. โWill you be content to stay here when your father goes away?โ Beauty answered bravely that she was quite prepared to stay.
