The Green Fairy Book

is the King of the Indies. I, his only daughter, am named Lusa. That magician Kaschnur, who enchanted you, has been the cause of my misfortune

raught which changed me at once to this horrid shape. Whilst I was fainting with terror he transported me here, and cried to me with his awful voice: "There shall you remain, lonely an

ls; the beauties of nature are hidden from me, for I am blind by day, and it is only when the moon sheds her pale light on this spot that the veil fal

I am not much mistaken,' said he, 'there is some mysterious connection betw

man foretold that a stork would bring me some great happiness, and I think I could tell you

oom is a large hall where he is in the habit of feasting with his companions. I have often watched them. They te

ed the Caliph, 'say, when does

'Do not think me unkind, but I can on

sid; 'command, I will gla

ke to be free too; but this can only be if on

is suggestion, and the Caliph beckoned to

ph said: 'Grand Vizier, this is a tireso

eyes out! Besides, I am an old man, and your Highness is still young and

ngs drooped in a dejected manner; 'how do you know she

to the end of his days than marry the owl, he determined to fulfil the condition himself. The owl was delighted. Sh

gap near which they stood they could with ease survey the whole of the large hall. It was adorned with splendid carved pillars; a number of coloured lamps replaced the light of day. In the middle of the hall stood a round table covered with a variety of dishes, and a

did you give them?' ask

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