The uncle abandoned Arabia, as he was never Aladdin’s uncle in the first place. “This ring will protect you, as long as you do what I say.” The uncle then offered Aladdin a ring that was on his finger. Take out its light, pour out its oil, and bring it to me.”

“These pathways will lead you to a garden that takes you upon a path to a lighted lamp. Was he willing to sacrifice his life for treasure? If even just the sleeve of your shirt touches these golden walls, you will die instantly!” “At the end of these stairs you will find a door, which then leads to three separate pathways,” the uncle began, “be careful as the walls will be coated with gold. Maybe his uncle really was trying to help him out, after all?īeneath the stone a staircase descended into the earth. “Hold the ring in your hand and then lift the stone beneath it, and you will come upon a treasure for you and you only.”Īladdin’s nervousness eased at the word ‘treasure’. The sun was beginning to set as well, and there was no way he’d be back home by nightfall.įrom the earth emerged a flat stone, which held a brass ring. “Uncle, what is happening?” Aladdin cried.

The palace of a thousand and one nights