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upper window, crying bitterly the while, for he still loved his wife dearly. But just as she had been bound to the stake, and the
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flames were licking her garments with their red tongues, the very last moment of the seven years had come. Then a sudden rushing sound. was heard in the air, and twelve ravens were seen flying