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I am the daughter of the King Ifitamus, lord of the Islands of

Abnus,[FN#207] who married me to my cousin, the son of my

paternal uncle; but on my wedding night an Ifrit named

Jirjis[FN#208] bin Rajmus, first cousin that is, mother's

sister's son, of Iblis, the Foul Fiend, snatched me up and,

flying away with me like a bird, set me down in this place,

whither he conveyed all I needed of fine stuffs, raiment and

jewels and furniture, and meat and drink and other else. Once in

every ten days he comes here and lies a single night with me, and

then wends his way, for he took me without the consent of his

family; and he hath agreed with me that if ever I need him by

night or by day, I have only to pass my hand over yonder two

lines engraved upon the alcove, and he will appear to me before

my fingers cease touching.