content: then the courtiers of the king , who had also set off in pursuit , but whose steeds were less fleet of foot than go - swift , came up , and seized the bridle of the queen 's horse , and led it and its rider back to the palace . she was brought before the council , and judged , and condemned to be shut up in a high tower for the remainder of her life . which thing surely came to pass . as for assipattle , when the proper time came he was married to the princess gemdelovely , with great feasting and rejoicing . and when the old king died they ruled the kingdom for many a long year .
answer: they ruled the kingdom for many a long year .
question: what happened after the old king died ?
target: what happened after the old king died ?
references: what happened after the old king died ?