content: finally he despaired altogether , and was so beside himself that he could no longer be where she was not . so he took his magic cap and wished himself into the castle . he wanted to say good - by , so he said . and she laid her hand in his . " i wish we were far beyond the end of the world ! " said the youth , and there they were . but the king 's daughter wept , and begged to be allowed to go home again . he could have all the gold and silver in the castle in return . " i have money enough for myself , " said the youth , and he shook his purse so that money just rolled about . he could sit down at the royal table and eat the finest food , and drink the finest wines , said she . " i have enough to eat and drink myself , " said the youth . " see , you can sit down at the table , " said he , and at once he spread his table - cloth . and there stood a table covered with the best one might wish ; and the king himself ate no better .
answer: despaired .
question: how did the lad feel about the princess not wanting to marry him ?
target: how did the lad feel about the princess not wanting to marry him ?
references: how did the lad feel about the princess not wanting to marry him ?