The Voyages of Sindbad (49)

The Voyages of Sindbad (49)

  I was so glad to have at last got rid of this uncanny old man that I ran leaping and bounding down to the seashore, where, by the greatest good luck, I met with some mariners who had anchored off the island to enjoy the delicious fruits, and to renew their supply of water.

  They listened to the story of my escape with amazement, saying : " You fell into the hands of hte Old Man of the Sea, and it is a mercy that he did not strange you as he has everyone else upon whose shoulders he has managed to perch himself.
This island is well known as the scene of his evil deeds, and no merchant or sailor who lands upon it cares to stray far away from his comrades. "

  After we had talked for a while they took me back with them on board their ship, where the Captain received me kindly, and we soon set sail and since that time I have rested from my labours, and given myself up wholly to my family and friends.

  Thus SIndbad ended the story of his last voyage.

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