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green trees mingled the enamel of their leaves
with the various colours of the marble, the
gold and the porcelain, so that they were
anxious their vessel should enter the port—
but they doubted whether they should be able
to find room; there were so many others, that
the masts seemed like a floating forest.
Their wishes were accomplished, they landed,

and the shore in a moment was crowded with
people, who had observed the magnificence of
the ship. That which the Argonauts
constructed for the capture of the Golden
Fleece, was not more brilliant—the stars, and
the beauty of these wonderful children
enchanted all who beheld them; they ran and

told the King the news; as he could not believe
it, and as the grand terrace of the Palace
looked out upon the sea-shore, he speedily
repaired thither. He saw the Princes, Petit-
Soleil and Cheri, take the Princess in their
arms and carry her ashore—then get their
horses out, their rich harness corresponding
perfectly with everything else about the vessel.
Petit-Soleil mounted one that was blacker than

jet. That which Heureux rode was grey,
Cheri's was as white as snow, ____

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