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MERMAN AND MERMAID.

(Grand Operatic Phantasmagoria)

In caves we dwelt; On sea plants we feasted. 'Twas in a river That our sea shell boat Had chosen a course. Through Nature's currents That brought us here In this beautiful sphere.

I forbade you here In this sacred sphere. I'll summon my Spiritual Staff.

How strange, King Reignall? These curious beings here Have come to take possession, While we spiritualists Never dreamt so far That living mortals could appear. 'Tis wise we judge To lead them on Into our Spiritual Dungeon.

Lead on, lead on, lead on. To our Spiritual Dungeon May thy spirits be banished forever. Lead on, lead on, lead on,

OWONDLO.

The spirits have vanished. And all is still.