Prince. In the twinkling of an eye he had overthrown the six jugs full of water, seized the little parrot, which he rolled up in his cloak, and mounted again into the air. Of course, this awoke the genii, who filled the air with their howls and screeches when they found the treasure gone.
Away flew the eaglets, and when they had reached their home in the tree the Prince said to the old eagles, "Here are your little ones, who have done me good service. If I ever need your help again I will not fail to ask you for it." He then continued his journey on foot until he arrived at the Magician's palace, at the door of which he sat down and began playing with the parrot.
Punchkin saw him, and came to him at once, and said: "My boy, where did you get that parrot? I pray you, give it to me."
The Prince answered, "This parrot is a great pet of mine, and I cannot give it away."
Then the Magician asked him to sell it to him if he would not give it, but this the Prince said he would not do.
Then was Punchkin filled with fear, and
