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 teeth like horse’s teeth; and each of them had a very large mouth, so that it could swallow a man at one gulp. All other land and sea beasts are afraid of these beasts, with which Brunswik had to fight. Nevertheless, commending himself to God, he fought with them so vehemently, that the noise thereof was heard at the bays of the sea, but, alas! had it not been for God and the lion, Brunswik’s life would have been but short. The lion collected all his strength and began to fight with them furiously and to tear them to pieces, and by God's help the lion tore them all to pieces.

Thus having gained all the gates, they entered into the castle itself. There they saw many beautiful things, but there was no man therein. Silver and gold there was in plenty, but no man did they see. And when they came to the keep, Brunswik saw a very beautiful damsel ; her head and hands down to the waist were of human shape, but she had two serpent’s tails instead of feet. When she espied Brunswik, she said: “Dear youth! a marvel above marvels has happened; tell me, Brunswik! how thou camest hither?” Saith he: “Africa, dear damsel! thy father Olibrius hath sent me