Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 520
keepthe emerald, then — myprecious emerald, that isworth ten times thispaltry purse. Oh, un-fortunate that I am! My emerald! Myemerald! What hast thou done with it, thief—beggar ? Yusuf shook himself free, and faced the oldman, his eyes flashing. I am no thief, he cried, and no beggar!I gave back… … YUSUF INTERRUPTED THE CRIER. I HAVE FOUND THE PUR.SE, HE SAID. cess of his scheme, and be grateful to Allahthat thou escapest so easily. I pardon thee forthe sake of thy dead father, whose name Iwould not see disgraced. But the Crier laid a detaining hand on theboys shoulder. Stop ! he cried. Then,…
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