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nature of the snare. Then the doe told
him in like manner to tie his arms,
dogs,and horse, but he instantly set
them upon her and they tore her to
pieces. And as he was looking about
for some traces of his friend, he heard
a lament down in the pit; so, lifting up
the stone, he drew out Candleaurum,
with all the others whom the ogre had
buried alive to fatten. Then embracing
each other with great joy, they went
home, where Fenicia, seeing them so
much alike, did not know which to
choose for her husband. Then she took
off the cap of Candleaurum and seeing
his scar she recognized and embraced
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