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 Pretending to be a foreign merchant, Giassemen went to see the Lord's counselors. And he informed them that he had come from a distant country with a companion to live here, and he bought the palace with money received from Feristeno's father. He had it richly decorated with all kinds of furniture and without delay he went to live there with Feristeno.

Then, by means of the magic rod he tunneled the road up to Giulla's dwelling and arrived there quietly with his patron. In this way, Feristeno found his wife again. She was lying on her bed, tired of the long fasting and many hours of prayers. He lay down beside her and weeping tenderly he embraced her tightly. When the young woman woke up and saw her dearest husband, judging that she was dreaming, said nothing to him. But after he started to affectionately touch her and began to talk to her, she realized that it was not a dream and that it was indeed her husband. But when she understood how he had come with Giassemen, it is needless to say how consoled she was. They engaged in sweet conversation together with Achel who was delighted beyond measure of what was happening. They went with Giassemen to the newly bought palace where they stayed for quite some time after which Feristeno addressed Giassemen in this way, "It seems to me, my dearest Giassemen, that it pleased God that with your skill I find myself with the one which I desire most,