The Book of Deceive
Thereupon he took leave of the Queen and journeyed on.
After a time Isben came to a third tent, made of silk, upon which was embroidered a golden kingdom, and on its top was placed a ball of pure gold. The tent was fastened to a laurel tree with golden cords, from which hung knobs of diamonds. Before the entrance lay two huge crocodiles, which breathed forth flames of fire. The Prince gave them some water to drink, and thus gained an entrance into the tent, in which he beheld a Queen, who in beauty far surpassed the former ones. At her feet lay a dragon with twelve heads, all of which Prince Isben struck off at two blows. The Queen, in return for this service, gave him a golden egg, which co
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