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way. Scarcely had the midwife gone when
Acquirino and Fluvio came in, and again
Serena cried out to them: 'Oh, my brothers! I
hear now of another wonder, more beautiful
far than the dancing water. It is the singing
apple, and if I cannot have it I shall die of
vexation.' When Acquirino and Fluvio heard
these words they chid her sharply, affirming

that for her sake they were reluctant to brave
again the risk of death. But she did not cease
her prayers, and she wept and sobbed so
sorely that the brothers, seeing that this new
desire of hers came from her inmost soul,
again gave way and agreed to satisfy it at
whatever risk.

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