Aladdin and the Magic Lamp (3)

Aladdin  and the Magic Lamp (3)



" It is your turn to play now, " said the magician.

" This stone is magic, and you are the only one who can lift it. Beneath it you will find an enchanted orchard. "

" It is much too heavy ! " complained Aladdin, who was having second thoughts about the whole affair.

" Listen, " said the man, " if you call out loud the name of your grandfather and your father while you pull the ring, you will have no problem lifting the stone. "

The boy did as he had said... and lifted the stone.

But instead of an orchard he saw a staircase which led to a dark cave.
It made him shiver.

The magician explained to him,
" The orchard is much further away.
First you have to go down the staircase, then across three halls and finally out again by another staircase.
As you can see, the stairway is too small for me.
Only you can go through it.
But be very careful not to touch the walls as you go, or you will  be struck by  a bolt of lightning ! "

Aladdin was still cared, but the magician gave him a ring and said,
" This will act as a charm to protect you.
If ou do as I have said, you have nothing to fear.
The second staircase leads to the orchard where you may pick all the fruit you want.
But the most important thing that I want is a little lamp hidden in a secret place at the back of the orchard.
Bring it to me ! "

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