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The Golden Fleece

CHAPTER VII
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It withers the limbs and stops the breath.

No one may touch the treasure and live.

Let us go!" "The gods do not love those who fear," replied the princess, contemptuously.

"But the treasure is mine, and it may well be that no other hand may touch it.

Fold that blanket, and lay it beneath his head.
I will bring the jewels." "Do not attempt it: it will be death!" exclaimed the old man.
"Shall a princess come to her lover empty-handed?
Do you watch beside him while I go.


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