"Thank you a thousand times for your kind speech. There is
nothing I could wish for more than to be permitted to stay here
with you in this beautiful land, of which I have often heard, but
have never seen to this day. Beyond all words, this is the most
wonderful place I have ever seen."
While he was speaking a train of fishes appeared, all dressed in
ceremonial, trailing garments. One by one, silently and with
stately steps, they entered the hall, bearing on coral trays
delicacies of fish and seaweed, such as no one can dream of, and
this wondrous feast was set before the bride and bridegroom. The
bridal was celebrated with dazzling splendor, and in the Sea King's
realm there was great rejoicing. As soon as the young pair had
pledged themselves in the wedding cup of wine, three
