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his own country. He knew, however, that Ivan's
           kingdom was very large and populous, and being
           therefore afraid, he let Abrosim and Fetinia
           depart. Luga received them from the Czar, and
           conducted them to his own native country. When
           he brought them to Little Ivan, the Czar said to
           his father, "Yes, father, you turned me away from
           your house, and I therefore bring you to mine.
           Come, live with me, you and my mother, till the
           end of your days."
           Abrosim and Fetinia rejoiced exceedingly to find
           that their son was become Czar, and they lived
           with him many years, until they died.
           Little Ivan ruled for thirty years in good health,
           and was very happy, and all his people loved him
           sincerely to the last hour of his life.



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