. The sea fairies . ngand recrossing, and it seemed wonderful that the boy Sachoknew just which way to go. But he never hesitated an in-stant. Trot looked carefully to see if there were any marksto guide him, but every wall was of plain, polished marble,and every turning looked just like all the others. Suddenly Sacho stopped short. They were now in abroader passage, but as they gathered around their conductor,they found further advance blocked. Solid walls faced them,and here the corridor seemed to end. Enter! cried a clear voice. But we cant! protested Trot. Swim straight ahead, whispered th
. The sea fairies . ngand recrossing, and it seemed wonderful that the boy Sachoknew just which way to go. But he never hesitated an in-stant. Trot looked carefully to see if there were any marksto guide him, but every wall was of plain, polished marble,and every turning looked just like all the others. Suddenly Sacho stopped short. They were now in abroader passage, but as they gathered around their conductor,they found further advance blocked. Solid walls faced them,and here the corridor seemed to end. Enter! cried a clear voice. But we cant! protested Trot. Swim straight ahead, whispered the boy, in soft is no real barrier before you. Your eyes are merelydeceived by magic. Ah, I understand, said Aquareine, nodding her prettyhead. And then she took Mayres hand and swam boldly for-ward, while Capn Bill followed holding the hand of behold! the marble wall melted away before them, andthey found themselves in a chamber more splendid than eventhe fairy mermaids had ever seen before. 139. THE room in the enchanted castle which Zog called hisden, and in which the wicked sea monster passed most ofhis time, was a perfectly shaped dome of solid gold. Theupper part of this dome was thickly set with precious jewels—diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds, which sparkledbeautifully through the crystal water. The lower walls wereas thickly studded with pearls, all being of perfect shape andcolor. Many of the pearls were larger than any which may befound upon earth, for the sea people know where to find thevery best, and hide them away where men cannot discoverthem. The golden floor was engraved with designs of rarebeauty, depicting not only sea life, but many adventuresupon land. In the room were several large golden cabinets,the doors of which were closed and locked, and in addition to 140 Chapter Thirteen the cabinets there were tables, chairs and sofas, the latterupholstered with softest sealskins. Handsome rugs of ex-quisitely woven seaweeds were sca
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