The Snail On a Tree, Part 3

This is the last part of the fairy tale, "Snail On a Tree". Would you mind helping me correct the English version?

"Get down here and start living your life, then." said the Old Man.

And the Snail climbed down and went back into returned to the city. He lived his life and forgot that he once was was once a Snail On a Tree, and he did not recognize the Old Man when he knocked at his door (for the Snail now had his own House and Garden).

"Who are you?" asked the Snail politely.*
"I am the Old Man Sitting on a Root, and I came to hear from you have come to hear your tidings. Are you Happy yet?"
"I am quite happy." said the Snail.
"Well then." said the Old Man. He was going to about to turn away, when the Snail called him back.
"Wait!" cried the Snail. The Old Man looked back, squinting his eyes. He was now very old, and couldn't see well any more no longer see too well; but the Snail had good eyes, and he looked at the Old Man's gentle face, his white hair and deep wrinkles for a moment.
"Would you like a cup of tea?" finally asked the Snail the Snail asked finally.
The Old Man smiled. They went inside the House, had a cup of tea, and talked for a long time; I have heard that they are still Friends to this day.


There are several ways to interpret this little tale, but isn't it strange that nobody ever cares for the happiness of the various fairies and elfs who keep helping our favourite protagonists? If you ever encounter pixies and goblins, offer a cookie and a cup of tea ! :)

As far as I can see there are no mistakes in this piece - I have just changed a couple of lines so that they sound more natural.

Could you possibly send me the original French version of this tale?  

* I was just thinking ... I don't know if it's possible to ask "Who are you?" politely in English!! This phrase always seems to sound slightly impolite. "To whom do I have the pleasure of speaking?" would be polite (even if somewhat formal).   

* I don't know if you meant to capitalise these words