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Rh that country and went to live in a fair land, where they were all happy and prosperous to the end of their days!

"But see now, Prince, you have neglected again the command of Nagarguna, the wise master. You have opened your lips and broken silence on the homeward way, and so I am free again—as free as the wind in my mango tree beside the garden of ghost children!"

And with a shout the Siddhi-kur leaped from his bag and ran off, leaving the Khan's son looking disconsolately after him.

"The name of the tale which I shall tell you now," said the Siddhi-kur, "is 'The Secret of the Khan's Barber.

He was again upon the Prince's back, being borne along toward the dwelling of the great master, Nagarguna. The Prince nodded his head in sign of agreement, but he determined this time that no word