A fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. A soldier must find out where the king's 12 daughters dance their shoes to pieces night after night. He makes every effort not to fall asleep at night, like all those who tried before him. But when he does fall asleep, they get up, open wardrobes, boxes, and chests, take out magnificent dresses, groom themselves in front of the mirrors, jump around, and look forward to the dance.