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They were held spell-bound to the spot, when the Prince was

warned, by the trembling and the gradual loosening of Nu-nah's

hand upon his arm, to quit the spot at once. The Prince placed

his arm about her waist to support her as he urged their return

home, but she stood immovable apparently chained by the magical

power of some invisible force.

Stronger grew the mystical power of the spell until the Princess

seemed compelled to rush madly on and into the Temple, if the

Prince had not held her back in a firm grasp, and at the same

time trying to attract her attention by his words. "Come, my

darling, let us retrace our steps and as we walk I will tell you

all I know about what you have heard."