Once upon a time, an old queen whose husband had long passed away was looking to get her daughter married to ensure her future. Thus, she concluded an agreement with a faraway king and sent her daughter to a foreign land to marry a prince. Along with her dowry of gold and silver jewels, cups and adornments, the queen sent along Falada, the palace's talking horse, as a ride as well as company. In order to ease her travels and transition, the queen also sent along a waiting-woman.