 The Hamelaars have been joined in their search for Morpuys by the wise Nix Assia. On their way to Paay, they fly over the enchanted castle of Lips where Princess Genoveve and all the other inhabitants are bound to sleep 300 years unless a prince kisses her. When Lidwientje insists Prince Tor does the deed, Bertram decides to brave the thick thorn forest. However, both men are sorely disappointed when they finally set eyes on the princess (it s their former adversary witch Eefje Eenoog in disguise).