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his eyes and trembling in every limb,
got up. “ M y dear uncle,” he cried,
(< what have I done to deserve so
severe a blow ?” “ I have good reasons
for it,” replied the magician, “ Do
you but obey me, and you will not
repent of it. Underneath that stone
is a great hidden treasure, which will
make you richer than many kings if you
will be docile and attentive to what I
shall say to you.”
Aladdin had now got the better of
his fright. “ W ell,” said he, “ what must
