The Merchant and the Genius - 2

"But," said the genius, "if I grant you the delay you ask, I am afraid that you will not come back." , ,"I give you my word of honour," answered the merchant, "that I will come back without fail." , ,"How long do you require?" asked the genius. , , ,On this the genius left him near the fountain and disappeared. , ,The merchant, having recovered from his fright（惊吓）, mounted his horse and went on his road. , ,Alas,the truth is less romantic.然而 ，真理很少带有浪漫色彩 。,The suspense was unbearable.这样提心吊胆的状况实在叫人受不了
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