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 When the dragon was slain, Brunswik fell to the ground from great wounds; for three days and three nights he spake no word, and the lion stood always sorrowfully beside him. The damsel Africa mourned for him greatly and stood also sorrowfully beside him. The lion, not knowing what to do, hastened out of the castle in search of certain roots. Having dug up the roots, he brought them in his mouth, and the damsel Africa made medicine for him, so that in nine days he was healed.

After this Brunswik saith to the damsel: “Now, Africa, dear damsel! I have had great trouble for thee; therefore delay not to journey with joy to thy father.” She embraced Brunswik, saying: “Dearest Brunswik! I will gladly journey with thee.” Then, taking silver and gold and precious stones and jewels to the value of thousands, they went to the king.

And when they arrived at the castle, the king came down with great joy to meet Brunswik and to meet his daughter, and gave them a gracious welcome, saying: “Blessed be thou, Brunswik, dear son! I will give thee my daughter and all