Sir Slob and the Princess
by George Garrett

A story about how a kitchen scullion wins the heart of the beautiful Princess Rosebud!

The King has decided it is time for his daughter to marry.

After setting a test himself, which all the prospective suitors easily pass, he puts the problem in the hands of the Magician.

The test is so difficult that nobody wants to try it.

Nobody except Slob who goes off into the woods with his talking horse.

There he encounters many dangers.

Through ignorance and luck, and an honest nature, he pratfalls past dangers and stumbles over all obstacles to win the hand of the Princess.