And just as Bluebeard's cruel blade was descending on her head,
In rushed the brothers with their swords,—they cut the murderer down,
And saved their sister's life, and gained much glory and renown;
And then they all with gold and plate and jewels rare made free,
And ever after lived content on Bluebeard's property.
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