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24 pieces, and all therein were drowned save she and I, but afterwards, what became of her I know not.

Then cried the Empress with a loud voice, and said, Soothly, dear friend Ye do now truly confess and declare the truth, wherefore I will now apply my medicine, and anon they received their healths.

When the Lady the Empress had thus done, the uncovered her face to the Emperor, and he forthwith knew her, and ran to her and embraced her in his arms, and killed her often- times; and for joy he wept bitterly Saying, Blessed be God, now I have found what I desired. And when he had thus said, he led her home to his palace with great joy; and after, when it pleased Almighty God, they ended both their lives in peace and rest.