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sea-people came round me like great fishes, and I went down with them to this rich and weary country. Sometimes, as a great favour, they take me up with them to see the sun; but that is seldom, for they never like to part with one who has seen their country; and, fisherman,if you ever leave them, remember to take nothing with you that belongs to them, for if it were but a shell or a pebble, that will give them power over you and yours.’

“‘Thanks for your news, fair lady,’ said Civil. ‘A lord’s daughter, doubtless, you must have been, while I am but a poor fisherman; yet, as we have fallen into the same misfortune, let us be friends, and it may be we shall find means to get back to the sunshine together.’

“‘You are a man of good manners,’ said the lady, ‘therefore I accept your friendship; but my fear is that we shall never see the sunshine again.’

“‘Fair speeches brought me here,’ said Civil, ‘and fair speeches may help me back; but be sure I will not go without you.’”

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