but it returned when the eunuchsbrought him priceless apparel in which to clothe himself, for,when he was arrayed in these magnificent garments, and satcontemplating himself, he muttered, Surely, tis all a dream,and a trick of the Evil One. This thought was heavy upon him when a memlukentered. O… … i chamberlain craves speech with thee. Bid him enter!replied Abu-1-Hasan, rousing himself. And presently thechamberlain was kissing the ground before him and saying,Peace be unto thee, O Prince of the Faithful! ThenAbu-1-Hassan descended from the couch and stood before thechamberlain. Allah! Allah!…
Fairy tales · Folklore -- Arabian Peninsula
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