Page 61 - La Gatta racconta la sua storia - Puss Tells the History of Her Fairy Tale
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- I can’t believe that that you could fit in this vase,
           since I see you now so gigantic that your head brushes
           against the clouds. Please, almighty demon, show me if
           you really can reduce your size.
             The demon was certain of being invincible, and he
           changed into a column of smoke that became smaller
           and smaller as he entered in the vase.The fisherman did
           not waste a moment,and quickly resealed the brass vase.
           He was as quick as I was when I grabbed the mouse.
           Then it was the demon’s turn to beg the fisherman, not
           to be imprisoned for another thousand years.They found
           an agreement, and the fisherman became very rich and
           even a friend of the sultan.


             There is also a city turned to stone together
           with all its inhabitants, but there are no
           fishermen or cats in that part of the story.


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