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36 —Ani, that was a narrow escape. We alone, of all our companions, have escaped the band of savage Nomes which ravish this infested way. Conceal yourself in this ancient and abandoned tomb of Osiris while I explore the adjacent country.

(Candidate is placed in vault.)

EPISODE FIFTH.

—A Street in Cairo.

—Old Man Tchestcheset, Chief of the Nomes; Candidates.

EPISODE SIXTH.

—Oasis of Bunk. —Rek-Mara and Selected Candidate.

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—Ani, we are indeed fortunate. Our companions have been made prisoners and slaves by the band of bloody Nomes, and have been caused to suffer most fearful tortures. Finally,