In the deepest spot of all stands the castle of the Sea King. Its walls are built of coral, and the long Gothic windows are of the clearest amber. The roof is formed of shells that open and close as the water flows over them. Their appearance is very beautiful, for in each lies a glittering pearl which would be fit for the diadem of a queen.
På det allerdybeste sted ligger havkongens slot, murene er af koraller og de lange spidse vinduer af det allerklareste rav, men taget er muslingskaller, der åbner og lukker sig, eftersom vandet går; det ser dejligt ud; thi i hver ligger strålende perler, én eneste ville være stor stads i en dronnings krone.