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He further informed him that he expected that night a number of his friends to favour him with their company, and, wishing to look after the preparations for the banquet, he begged his guest to excuse him for a short time. When the Emir retired, Azgid was left alone with the fair Perizide, and was struck more than ever with her ravishing beauty. In fact, he fell deeply in love with her.
You shall be the companion of my leisure hours, and entertain me with your delightful strains." They now began to descend again; and Azgid, observing a group on the second landing, asked the Vizier who they were. "I know not," replied he; "I can see them, but the height is too great for me to distinguish who they are."
"Farewell," replied Azgid, "and tell young Asdril that if fortune favours me, I hope one day to be back, and listen to his sweet music again in spite of the lions." With these words he rode away, and travelling on, in due time reached his own city.
Explain to me I pray, what it means." "Oh," replied the young lady, laughing, "that is Boulak, our black porter. He is a great pet and a privileged character; he gets drowsy sometimes, and often yawns, and that was the sound you just heard." "Good Heavens!" said Azgid, "what lungs he must have, to make such a yawn as that!"
The Cadi could not refuse this request, and the miser learned to his cost the ill effects of not buying a new pair of shoes. Story of the Prince and the Lions. In a great city of the East lived Prince Azgid, who grew up to manhood beloved by every one, for he was virtuous, intelligent, and accomplished, though somewhat of a timorous disposition, and this was indeed his chief fault.
Azgid gazed with astonishment. The Emir now set before him a collation composed of the most delicate viands, delicious fruits, and wines. After he had finished eating, the Prince thought it his duty to inform his kind host who he was. "Sir," said he, "you no doubt wonder at one of my appearance thus suddenly visiting you, and will naturally wish to inquire who I am.
In a little while they reached the platform, when the new-comers proved to be the Sheik Hajaar, with a group of Arabs, leading the beautiful horse with which the Prince had been so much pleased. "Azgid," said the Sheik, "I have come to congratulate you on your good fortune and happy deliverance.
In a little while they reached the end of the staircase, when the new-comers proved to be the Emir, with a large retinue of his guards, with music and banners. "Azgid," said the Emir, "I am come to congratulate you on your good fortune and happy deliverance. I have brought no present; that I considered needless, since myself and all that I have are yours."
I once lagged behind, and was with great difficulty saved from destruction. So, let us lose no time, but make the best of our way home." On hearing these words, the Prince turned pale; but he said nothing, and they silently returned to the house. On reaching the gate, Azgid called for his horse, and, having mounted, told his host that he was about to leave, and thanked him for his kindness.
They seemed struck with the appearance of Azgid, and showed him much respect, forming a sort of guard around him, and leading him to the tent of their chief. The latter was a person of dignified aspect, somewhat past the prime of life. His name was Sheik Hajaar. He sat smoking in front of his tent; and, when the youth approached, he rose up and cordially saluted him.
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