I was troubled at this declaration, and asked her by what power they were so transformed. “I did it,” said she, “or at least authorised one of my sisters to do it, who at the same time sunk their ship. You have lost the goods you had on board, but I will compensate you another way. As to your two brothers, I have condemned them to remain five years in that shape. Their perfidiousness too well deserves such a penance.” Having thus spoken and told me where I might hear of her, she disappeared. The five years being now nearly expired, I am travelling

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