This is the story of a young girl named Rapunzel who was kidnapped by a witch as a baby because her parents couldn't have children. Rapunzel grows up in a tower, but one day, a prince discovers her and they become friends. They escape together, and it's revealed that Rapunzel's hair has healing properties. They reunite with her real parents, get married, and the witch is imprisoned and eventually dies.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. There was a sad witch who couldn't have children.
2. She decided to kidnap the first girl born in the area.
3. A young farmer's wife became seriously ill during pregnancy.
4. The husband sought help from the witch to cure his wife.
5. The witch gave him an herb for his wife's healing.
6. The condition of the farmer's wife improved.
7. She gave birth to a baby girl.
8. The witch demanded the baby girl as payment for the herb.
9. The husband reluctantly agreed to give the baby girl.
10. The baby girl was named Rapunzel.
11. Rapunzel grew up in a tower with the witch.
12. Rapunzel and a prince developed a secret friendship.
13. They planned to escape from the tower.
14. Rapunzel let down her hair for the prince to climb.
15. They escaped and the king and queen discovered Rapunzel was their daughter.
16. Rapunzel and the prince got married and lived happily.
17. The witch was imprisoned and eventually died, ending her curses and secrets.
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