Puss in Boots and the Marquis of Carabas

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A vibrant cartoon-style illustration showing Puss in Boots and the Marquis of Carabas, standing confidently on a stone balcony. Puss is a ginger cat wearing a large purple-and-gold hat, a red cape, and brown boots. He is gesturing with one paw. Next to him stands the Marquis, a handsome young man dressed in a rich purple and gold velvet suit, holding a sword. They are both smiling. In the background, a large, magnificent fairytale castle with blue roofs and red flags stands on a hill surrounded by green landscape under a warm, sunset sky.
The dynamic duo, Puss in Boots and the Marquis of Carabas, surveying the magnificent castle and lands secured by Puss’s brilliant wit! A true fairytale success story.

Puss in Boots and the Marquis of Carabas is the timeless tale of a clever cat whose loyalty, bravery, and imagination transform the life of a poor miller’s son. With charm, courage, and a magical pair of boots, Puss creates opportunities where none seemed to exist. Through quick thinking and kindness, he proves that a true friend can make even the most impossible dream come true.

CHARACTERS:

NARRATOR

CHARLES (The Oldest Son)

JOHN (The Second Son)

JACK (or MARTIN DE CARABAS, The Youngest Son)

CAT

GUARD

KING

WORKERS

SHEPPARDS (Shepherds)

SERVANT

OGRE

LADY

PRINCESS

SCRIPT:

NARRATOR: Once upon a time, there was a very poor miller. When he died, the only things he left to his three children were a mill, his donkey, and his cat. The oldest son was Charles, the second son was John, and the youngest son was Jack.

CHARLES: [Firmly, pointing to the mill area] Now that our father is gone, I will take the mill.

JOHN: [Nodding] I will take the donkey.

JACK: [Sadly] There’s nothing left for me. I will take the cat.

NARRATOR: But Jack started to think.

JACK: My brothers will be able to earn an honest living. But what about me? The cat can catch mice for himself, but I don’t know what I will eat.

NARRATOR: The Cat had heard his young master, then he began to speak.

CAT: [Soothingly, a little dramatic] Dear master, don’t be sad. I am not as useless as you think. I will make you rich, but you must first buy me a pair of boots and give me that old bag.

NARRATOR: Jack had very little money. But he knew the Cat was a loyal old friend, so he decided to trust him. He spent all his money on a fine pair of boots made of light-brown leather. 

[Jack presents the boots to the Cat.]

CAT: [Admiring the boots, walking proudly] Thank you, master. You won’t be sorry for spending all your money on these boots. They fit me perfectly! Now, I will take the old bag and go into the woods where there are lots of rabbits. [Puts the bag over his shoulder.]

JACK: [Smiling, hopeful] Be careful, my loyal friend.

CAT: [Waving a paw] I will! See you soon.

NARRATOR: The Cat went into the woods. He put some bran and fresh parsley in the bag and placed it on the ground. 

[The Cat sets the bag down.]

CAT: I will hide behind those bushes and wait for the rabbits to come.

NARRATOR: Soon, two little rabbits hopped toward the bag and smelled the food. When the Cat saw them, he pulled the strings quickly and caught them.

CAT: [Pulling the bag shut, victoriously] I got you! Now I must go to the palace.

NARRATOR: When he arrived at the palace, he spoke to the guard.

CAT: [Standing tall, important] I need to talk to the King. I have an important message for him.

GUARD: [Stiffly, pointing] Come this way.

NARRATOR: When he was brought before the King, the Cat bowed low and said:

CAT: [Bowing deeply, holding the bag] Sir, my Lord, the Marquis of Carabas, has told me to give these rabbits to Your Majesty. He sends his best wishes.

KING: [Pleased and impressed] Please, give my thanks to the Marquis.

CAT: [Bowing again] Yes, my King. Now I must leave.

NARRATOR: The Marquis was really poor, Jack. The King then told his head cook to prepare the rabbits for dinner. The King and his daughter ate the supper with great enjoyment. When the Cat went home, he told Jack:

CAT: [Excitedly] Master, we will always have food on our table.

JACK: [Grateful] Thank you for everything you do.

NARRATOR: The Cat also made sure to keep the King and his friends well supplied with game.

CAT: [Presenting game to the King] My King, this food I bring you is from my Lord, the Marquis of Carabas.

KING: I thank him very much. He is a very kind man. But tell me, who is this new nobleman? No one has ever seen him, yet he sends me such generous gifts!

CAT: You will meet him very soon. I promise.

NARRATOR: The Cat decided it was time for his master to meet the Court. So, one day, he convinced Jack to go and bathe in a nearby river. He had heard that the King would be passing that way soon.

CAT: Master, the water in that river is so fresh, I think you should go and swim there. You will feel much better.

JACK: That’s a good idea. I will go right now. 

NARRATOR: While Jack was in the water, the King’s carriage suddenly came into view. The King and the Princess were inside.

CAT: [Shouting dramatically, running next to the ‘river’] Help! Help! My Lord, the Marquis of Carabas, is drowning!

KING: [Alarmed, shouting at the driver] Stop the carriage!

NARRATOR: The King stuck his head out of the carriage window.

KING: It’s the Cat! Go quickly and help the Marquis!

NARRATOR: While Jack was being pulled out of the water, the Cat ran to the King and said:

CAT: Some robbers came and took my master’s clothes while he was bathing!

NARRATOR: The truth was that the Cat had hidden them under a stone. [The Cat gestures to where he hid the clothes.]

KING: [Ordering a Servant/Guard] Groom! Hurry! Give me the purple suit from the royal wardrobe, and give it to the Marquis.

[A suit is brought out and given to Jack, who puts it on.]

JACK: Oh, thank you, my King. I don’t feel worthy to wear these fine clothes.

KING: Nonsense! You look very handsome in them. I invite you to come into the carriage with us.

JACK: I can’t accept that.

KING: Please do. My daughter and I would be happy if you joined us.

NARRATOR: Jack finally said yes, and he sat next to the Princess. The Princess smiled at him so sweetly that he fell in love with her right away.

CAT: Coachman, go that way! The road is better in that direction.

NARRATOR: Then the Cat ran ahead as fast as he could. He came to a field of corn where the workers were busy. He told them:

CAT: [Warning them with a serious voice] The King will pass this way very soon. If he asks you who this field belongs to, remember to say, ‘To the Marquis of Carabas.’ If you disobey me, you will be taken away from this land!

NARRATOR: The workers were so scared that the Cat would keep his word that they promised to obey.

WORKERS: [Frightened, nodding quickly] We will do what you say, but please don’t take us away from our land!

CAT: I promise.

NARRATOR: Then the Cat ran on and told all the other farm workers in the land to give the same answer. Meanwhile, in the carriage:

KING: [Laughing heartily] Ha, ha, ha, this is a beautiful day! And you, Marquis, are a pleasant friend.

JACK: [Politely, looking at the Princess] It’s an honor to be here with you and your lovely daughter.

KING: [Leaning out the window] Coachman! Drive slowly! I want to look at this beautiful countryside.

NARRATOR: The carriage arrived where the corn field was.

KING: [Calling out to the Workers] Workers, what a fine field of wheat! Who does it belong to?

WORKERS: [Shouting together, quickly] To our Lord, the Marquis of Carabas!

NARRATOR: Next, they met a herd of cattle, and again the King asked:

KING: Who do they belong to?

SHEPPARDS: To the Marquis of Carabas!

NARRATOR: The Marquis listened, completely surprised. He thought about what a wonderful friend his dear Cat was. Meanwhile, the Cat had arrived at a castle. It belonged to a cruel Ogre, who owned all the lands the King was admiring. Puss knocked at the door. 

SERVANT: What do you want?

CAT: [Impatiently] I need to talk to the Ogre.

SERVANT: Come in and wait. [SERVANT leads CAT inside.]

NARRATOR: The Ogre welcomed him quite nicely because he had never seen a cat in boots before, so they started chatting.

CAT: [Flattering the Ogre] I once heard, great Ogre, that you have the power to change yourself into any kind of animal you want. Like a lion or an elephant!

OGRE: Well, that is true!

CAT: My goodness! How much I would love to see you do it now!

NARRATOR: The Ogre was happy to have a chance to show how clever he was, so he promised to turn himself into any animal the Cat might ask for.

CAT: Oh, I will let you choose!

OGRE: [Puffing up his chest] Very well, I will turn myself into a lion!

NARRATOR: Right away, an enormous lion appeared, roaring, hitting its tail on the ground, and looking like it meant to eat the Cat. 

CAT: [Shrieking, truly scared] Oh, this is terrible! I must escape! [The Cat leaps or scrambles to the side of the stage, acting like he is holding onto the roof.]

OGRE: [Lion changes back to Ogre, laughing loudly] Ha, ha, ha, come down! I will not hurt you. Look! I am an Ogre again.

CAT: [Climbing down, dusting himself off] You are very clever! That was wonderful. But it would be even more amazing if you, who are so big and fierce, could turn yourself into some tiny, timid creature, like a mouse. Would that be impossible?

OGRE: Not at all! One is just as easy as the other for me, as I will show you!

NARRATOR: And in a moment, a little brown mouse was running all over the floor. [The Ogre crouches low and makes tiny, quick movements like a mouse.]

CAT: Now or never! You’re mine now, and I’ll gobble you up! [Cat ‘eats’ the mouse/Ogre, and stands up straight.]

NARRATOR: At the same moment, all the gentlemen and ladies whom the wicked Ogre had trapped in his castle by a spell were freed. [A Lady and Gentlemen characters rush onto the stage, relieved.]

LADY: [Grateful, holding her hands together] We are all very thankful for what you have done. We will do anything to please you.

CAT: Well, I need all of you to join the service of the Marquis of Carabas.

LADY: We will do it gladly!

NARRATOR: So, now the Cat had a magnificent castle with treasures. He then ordered a great feast to be prepared. He went to the castle gates to welcome his master and the King’s party. [Cat stands by the castle entrance. The carriage party arrives.] As soon as the castle came into view, the King said:

KING: The castle is magnificent!

NARRATOR: Then the Cat bowed low and opened the castle gates.

CAT: Please, Your Majesty, enter the home of the most noble Marquis of Carabas.

NARRATOR: Full of surprise, the King turned to the Marquis.

KING: Is this splendid castle truly yours? Not even our own palace is more beautiful! And I’m sure it is as grand inside as it is outside.

CAT: [Gesturing inside] Please, Your Majesty, come this way. There is a group of noble gentlemen and fair ladies waiting to greet you.

NARRATOR: Jack, or the Marquis as he was now called, offered his hand to the young Princess and led her to the banquet. 

JACK: Enjoy the feast!

PRINCESS: This is wonderful, and the food is delicious.

NARRATOR: Long past midnight, they had to leave the castle.

KING: [Warmly, patting JACK’s shoulder] Thank you, Marquis, my dear son.

PRINCESS: Father, please, you make me blush.

JACK: [Kneeling slightly before the Princess] I give my heart and my wealth to you, sweet Princess.

NARRATOR: And so, the miller’s son married the King’s daughter! There were great celebrations all over the land. After a few days…

JACK: [To Cat, sincerely] Cat, I will never forget what you have done. I owe you all my good fortune. You are a faithful friend.

CAT: [Content, rubbing his paws together] All I want now is meat and cream. And I promise I will not run after mice and rats, except just for fun and exercise!

And so, Puss in Boots and the Marquis of Carabas end with joy, gratitude, and celebration. A humble young man rises to honor through the help of a faithful friend who believes in him, works tirelessly for him, and uses his wits to overcome challenges. The kingdom celebrates, the Princess finds happiness, and the clever Cat enjoys a well-earned life of comfort.

This story reminds us that confidence, courage, and creativity can change our destiny—and that acts of kindness never go unnoticed.

The End

Author: Charles Perrault

Adapted by: K I D S I N C O

Moral of the Story: True friendship, intelligence, and kindness can open doors that strength alone never could.

Moral Values:

  • Loyalty – The Cat stays faithful to his master and works tirelessly to help him succeed.
  • Creativity and Wit – Clever thinking and problem-solving are more powerful than brute strength.
  • Gratitude – Jack appreciates all that the Cat has done for him and never forgets his loyalty.
  • Bravery – Puss faces danger without hesitation, even when confronting a fierce Ogre.
  • Humility – Jack remains humble despite his sudden rise to wealth and honor.
  • Kindness – Kind actions are rewarded, and the Cat’s kind gestures toward the King open many doors.
  • Hope – Even when life seems unfair, staying hopeful can lead to new and unexpected opportunities.

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