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flaggon of golden water, and the branch of the singing tree, and,
as she went down the hill again, spilt a little of the water on

every black stone, which was changed immediately either into a
man or a horse; and as she did not miss one stone, she found
both her brothers, as well as a great many fine gentlemen, and
all their horses. She presently knew Prince Bahman and Prince
Perviz, as they did likewise her; and all ran to embrace each
other, expressing a great amazement. What do you here,
brothers? said she. They told her they had been asleep. Yes,

replied she, and if it had not been for me, perhaps might have
slept for ever. Do not you remember that you came here to
fetch the talking bird, singing tree, and yellow water; and did
not you see, as you came along, a great many black stones? See
if there be any now. If you desire to know how this miracle was
performed, continued she, shewing the pitcher, which she set
down at the foot of the mountain, it was done by virtue of the
water which was in this pitcher, with which I sprinkled every
stone; for, added she, after I had made this talking bird my slave,

by his directions I found out the singing tree, a branch of which
I have now in my hand, and the yellow water, which this flaggon
is filled with; but, being still unwilling to return home without
you, I constrained the bird,

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