Beschrijving
Eginhard and Emma. After spending the night with the emperor’s daughter in her chamber, her lover cannot leave without being discovered because snow has fallen. She carries him on her back to his apartment because her own footprints are less suspect [K1549.3].
The emperor observes this and brings the case before his advisers. To end the ensuing arguments, he permits the lovers to marry.
The emperor observes this and brings the case before his advisers. To end the ensuing arguments, he permits the lovers to marry.
Motief
K1549.3
Commentaar
Early literary treatment in Latin in the late 12th century (Chronicon Laurishamense).
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
926E
Subgenre
sprookje