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MERMAN AND MERMAID.

(Grand Operatic Phantasmagoria)

Owondlo thou hast charms To 'witch the sea life. For all these years I've been thy faithful wife. Thou hast protected us From countless dangers thus, And yet thou no one harms. Whil'st caves and sunken vessels Have been our homes of pleasure, I fancy now some curious Nymph Prowling round the vessel's treasure.

What sayeth thou? I've seen no Nymphs around Not since I spied them Before I severed the fish With the sword I loaned. Brought you to life For my companion.

Perhaps no danger will come.

Who knows the mystery of the sea?

Perhaps King Neptune!