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The water you seek springs from a well in an enchanted castle;

and, that you may be able to reach it in safety, I will give you

an iron wand and two little loaves of bread; strike the iron door

of the castle three times with the wand, and it will open: two

hungry lions will be lying down inside gaping for their prey, but

if you throw them the bread they will let you pass; then hasten

on to the well, and take some of the Water of Life before the

clock strikes twelve; for if you tarry longer the door will shut

upon you for ever.'