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the town, until they came between two mountains. He then
collected dry sticks, and made a fire, into which he cast a per­
fume, and turning himself round, pronounced some magical
words. The eaTth immediately trembled, and opened, and
discovered a stone with a ring, by which it might be raised up.
The magician said, u Under this stone is a treasure destined to
be yours : take hold of this ring, and lift it up." Aladdin did
as he was directed, and raised the stone with great care. When
it was removed there appeared a cavern, into which the magi­
cian bade him descend ; and told him at'the bottom of the steps
was a door open; which led into a large palace, divided into
three great halls; at the end of these was a garden, planted
with trees, bearing the most delicious fruits: u Across that

garden, said he, i{ you will perceive a terrace, and in it a niche,
which contains a lighted lamp. Take down the lamp • extin­
guish the light; throw out the wick • pour out the oil; put
the lamp into youT bosom, and bring it to me.” Aladdin jumped