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Such is the story of the second lady and the Lord knoweth all."

When the Caliph heard these words of the Ifritah, and knew who

had beaten the damsel, he marvelled with mighty marvel and said,

"Praise be to Allah, the Most High, the Almighty, who hath shown

his exceeding mercy towards me, enabling me to deliver these two

damsels from sorcery and torture, and vouchsafing to let me know

the secret of this lady's history!