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Updated: May 12, 2025
As it was now time to dine, he directed Antonio to prepare himself and then proceed to the dining-room. Here Antonio became acquainted with the other members of the household. At the table there were four persons, Ashmed, his wife, Fatime, and their two children, a boy and a girl. As Ashmed's wife removed the veil which had concealed her face, Antonio was struck by her exquisite beauty.
Oh, how much better I understand now what a mother must feel at the loss of a child." Ashmed's face brightened as he heard these words. "How thankful I am that you are so minded," said he. "I feel just as you do, and I wish to discuss the matter fully with you." Fatime was ready with plans at once. "You have," said she, "often spoken of taking a trip to Italy and making your residence there.
Oh, the delight of being once more free, with the possibility of some day clasping in his arms his loved ones, still so far away. Suddenly awaking from his reverie, Antonio thanked Ashmed again and again. Resuming their walk, Antonio talked of his childhood and his home in Italy; and so tenderly and pathetically did he speak of his parents that Ashmed's heart was deeply moved.
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