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I received the box from the sovereign of the genii; and, after testifying my gratitude, departed immediately for my new habitation. Here I found a palace, the aspect of which dazzled and delighted me it is formed of a substance which has all the brightness, duration, and transparency of the most pure and brilliant diamond; the architecture is at once both light and majesties the ornaments are enriched by rubies, pearls, and opals; and on the golden doors of this magnificent edifice this inscription, The Palace of Truth, was then to be seen.

As I entered, I touched the gates with my wand, and pronounced there words: "Let whoever hereafter enters this palace remain here three months; and I swear by my art an "Irrevocable oath, never to abolish this law."

I then opened the gates of my palace, and ordered admission to he given to all who pleased to come and remain in it.

From the very first day I found how dangerous a habitation was the Palace of Truth. I questioned my slaves, and they being obliged

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