When I was better the windows were almost shut again, so that we could not see out, though a little air could get in; then the gondola went on for a long time.
"At last it stopped, and she said we must be blindfolded.

We said we would not submit to it, and she told us unless we let her do it, the men would do it.

So we submitted, and she wrapped shawls closely over our heads.

Then we were helped ashore, and walked some distance.

At last the shawls were taken off our heads, and we found ourselves here, and here we have been ever since." "You have not been ill treated in any way, my children ?" the merchant asked anxiously.
"Not at all, father.