Instantly the palace disappeared.

The Sultan looked out of his window the next morning. No palace was to
be seen.

"This has been done by magic!" the Sultan exclaimed.

He sent his soldiers to bring Aladdin home in chains. They met him
riding back from the hunt. They carried him to the Sultan.

When Aladdin was allowed to speak, he asked why he was made prisoner.

"Wretch!" exclaimed the Sultan. "Come and I will show you."

Then he led Aladdin to the window and showed him that where the palace
had been there was only an empty space.

Aladdin begged the Sultan to spare his life and grant him forty days in
which to find the Princess.

So Aladdin was set free. He searched everywhere, but he could find no
trace of the Princess.

In despair, he wrung his hands. As he did so, he rubbed the magic ring.

Instantly the Slave of the Ring appeared.

"What is thy will, master?" asked the Genie.

"Bring back the Princess and the palace," said Aladdin.