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Simeon went forth to conquer the Viceroy with full confidence in his own
powers to succeed. This time luck forsook him, and instead of being the
conqueror he was himself conquered.
The Indian ruler had so arranged his army that Simeon could not even
get within shooting distance, while the bombs from the flying-machine
carried destruction and terror in their path, completely routing his
army, so that Simeon was left alone.
The Viceroy took possession of his kingdom and Simeon had to fly for his
life.
Having finished with Simeon, the old devil next approached Tarras. He
appeared before him disguised as one of the merchants of his kingdom,
and established factories and began to make money. The "merchant" paid
the highest price for everything he purchased, and the people ran after
him to sell their goods. Through this "merchant" they were enabled to
make plenty of money, paying up all their arrears of taxes as well as
the others when they came due.
Tarras was overjoyed at this condition of affairs and said: "Thanks to
this merchant, now I will have more money than before, and life will be
much pleasanter for me."
He wished to erect new buildings, and advertised for workmen, offering
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