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 them, nor should they bask in the bright rays of the sun! Accordingly he sent his humble servants, i. e. slaves.

Obedient to the will of their master, they set to work at once, and began to bring out cold rocks from the bosom of the earth, and so cast them into the watery depths.

The sea became petulant.

How the waves rejoice as they see how the rocks are falling away, sinking like lead to the bottom! They jump, splash, and caress the sombre rocks!

Then they murmur, “What a delight! From the cold depths of earth come forth gloomy guests: let us welcome them then with joyful singing, warm words, and with tender caresses; we will play with them in the sea, we will glorify the goodness of the sun and of liberty!” Joyful are young waves. Only storm and father hurricane, with inimical whistling,