The next day the magician led Aladdin into some beautiful gardens a long way outside the city gates . They sat down by a fountain and the magician pulled a cake from his girdle , which he divided between them . They then journeyed onward till they almost reached the mountains . Aladdin was so tired that he begged to go back , but the magician beguiled him with pleasant stories , and led him on in spite of himself . At last they came to two mountains divided by a narrow valley . `` We will go no farther , '' said the false uncle . `` I will show you something wonderful ; only do you gather up sticks while I kindle a fire . '' When it was lit the magician threw on it a powder he had about him , at the same time saying some magical words . The earth trembled a little and opened in front of them , disclosing a square flat stone with a brass ring in the middle to raise it by . Aladdin tried to run away , but the magician caught him and gave him a blow that knocked him down . `` What have I done , uncle ? '' he said piteously ; whereupon the magician said more kindly : `` Fear nothing , but obey me . Beneath this stone lies a treasure which is to be yours , and no one else may touch it , so you must do exactly as I tell you . '' At the word treasure Aladdin forgot his fears , and grasped the ring as he was told , saying the names of his father and grandfather . The stone came up quite easily , and some steps appeared . `` Go down , '' said the magician ; `` at the foot of those steps you will find an open door leading into three large halls . Tuck up your gown and go through them without touching anything , or you will die instantly . These halls lead into a garden of fine fruit trees . Walk on until you come to a niche in a terrace where stands a lighted lamp . Pour out the oil it contains , and bring it to me . ''
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