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 Giulla immediately agreed to this and the King saw no mark on it and was all happy and cheerful, believing that she was not his own Giulla. He thanked her profusely for her courtesy and sat at the table across from her and turned his thoughts to how he could abduct her.

And at the end of the banquet they were entertained for a while with songs and music. The King, who did not want to fail in what he intended to do, discussed various matters and said at the end that he had never spent a happier day in all his life. He let them know that their acquaintance was so dear to him and he appreciated it so much and that, if they would like, he would return often to visit them in their sweet company. Giassemen heard these words and realizing why the King was saying these, wanted to mock him doubly and answered in this way, "It shall always be very dear to us and we consider it a great grace if you would be so kind to honor us with your royal presence many times and we humbly beg you do so."

The King very much appreciated these words and happily took his leave and returned to his palace.

As soon as dawn appeared the following day, he entered into the garden which was at the foot of the palace where the young couple lived in order to watch the young woman.