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MERMAN AND MERMAID.

(Grand Operatic Phantasmagoria)

I am King Reignall. How came you here? What seekest thou? No living mortal From the lower world, Has ever entered this sacred sphere. Now tell me, what is your object here?

Oh wondrous King Reignall, 'Twas with a monster ship That we had sunk To the depths of ocean life, Where curious fish had lain await, And swallowed us for bait.

Yes, swallowed us for bait, After a lapse of time We were transformed. Perhaps by magic, Perhaps by magic, Behold our tails And water breathing gills.

Quite strange indeed.

'Twas with enemies I fought With my trusty sword, That severed a fish And brought to life This beautiful Mermaid, Who I proclaimed my wife. C|