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"By no means," replied Maimoune. "I have no idea of being under any obligation to an accursed(讨厌的) genius like you. I refer the matter to an umpire(裁判员), and shall expect you to submit to his verdict."
Danhasch readily agreed, and on Maimoune striking the floor with her foot it opened, and a hideous1(可怕的), hump-backed, lame2, squinting3 genius, with six horns on his head, hands like claws, emerged. As soon as he beheld4 Maimoune he threw himself at her feet and asked her commands.
"Rise, Caschcasch," said she. "I summoned you to judge between me and Danhasch. Glance at th |
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