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The princes meet the Sultan Khosrou Schah during the
hunt. They bring him to their palace, he is welcomed by
their sister, he admires the singing tree and the
wonderful effect of the yellow water. They sit down at
the table, etc. The Sultan is surprised, wanting to help
himself to the dish of pumpkins; he displays his
astonishment; he cannot avoid asking what its purpose

is, etc. The singing bird takes the floor : Sire, a stuffing
made of pearls astonishes you, but it is no more
astonishing than a woman giving birth to a dog, a cat,
and a piece of wood.—Yes, replied the Sultan, since
this is what happened to my wife. — Sire, said the
singing bird, what you are seeing is easier to believe
than an impossible thing. The brothers you see and

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