` That does n't matter at all to me , ' answered the cat . ' I am going to fill up all the river , so that the fishes may die . ' ` That is very unkind , as we have never done you any harm , ' replied the fish . ` Why are you so angry with us ? ' ` Because one of you has got a stone of mine -- a stone with strange signs upon it -- which dropped into the water . If you will promise to get it back for me , why , perhaps I will leave your river alone . ' ' I will certainly try , ' answered the fish in a great hurry ; ` but you must have a little patience , as it may not be an easy task . ' And in an instant his scales might be seen flashing quickly along . The fish swam as fast as he could to the sea , which was not far distant , and calling together all his relations who lived in the neighbourhood , he told them of the terrible danger which threatened the dwellers in the river . ` None of us has got it , ' said the fishes , shaking their heads ; ` but in the bay yonder there is a tunny who , although he is so old , always goes everywhere . He will be able to tell you about it , if anyone can . ' So the little fish swam off to the tunny , and again related his story . ` Why I was up that river only a few hours ago ! ' cried the tunny ; ` and as I was coming back something fell into my ear , and there it is still , for I went to sleep , when I got home and forgot all about it . Perhaps it may be what you want . ' And stretching up his tail he whisked out the stone . ` Yes , I think that must be it , ' said the fish with joy . And taking the stone in his mouth he carried it to the place where the cat was waiting for him . ' I am much obliged to you , ' said the cat , as the fish laid the stone on the sand , ` and to reward you , I will let your river alone . ' And she mounted the falcon 's back , and they flew to their master .
Ah , how glad he was to see them again with the magic XXXXX in their possession .
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