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Ivan then told the devil he might proceed, whereupon the latter began to
explain to him how he might become rich.
"
Take," said he to Ivan, "the leaves of this oak tree and rub them in
your hands, and the gold will fall to the ground."
Ivan did as he was directed, and immediately the gold began to drop
about his feet; and he remarked:
"
This will be a fine trick to amuse the village boys with."
"
Can I now take my departure?" asked the devil, to which Ivan replied,
With God's blessing you may go."
"
At the mention of the name of God, the devil disappeared into the earth.
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