In "The Fountain of Beauty", a king and queen are ashamed of their ugly daughter and keep her locked up in a secluded room. When she turns sixteen, Reginotta pleads with her father to let her go out into the world. He reluctantly agrees, and she sets off on her journey with a little money. Despite her initial struggles and her ugly appearance, Reginotta perseveres and gains three special gifts that come in handy when she is falsely accused of being an imposter and locked away. With the help of her gifts, she proves her true identity and is able to live happily ever after.