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"I am not surprised that people are so loth to die when they know that they will see such horrible creatures." But, low as she spoke, the giantess caught the words, and began to laugh. "Oh, don't be afraid; you are still alive, and perhaps, after all, you may be sorry for it. I am the Lion Fairy, and you are going to spend the rest of your days with me in my palace, which is quite near this. So come along." But the queen shrank back in horror. |
