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'Toleration, replied Alroy, turning to Jabaster. 'Until further regulations, added the high priest. 'Emir, said Alroy, 'the person of the caliph will be respected. 'May it please your highness, replied Honain, 'the Sultan of Roum has retired with our late ruler. 'And his harem? 'And his harem. 'It was needless. We war not with women.
As Miriam dreaded, both for herself and for Alroy, the shock of an unexpected meeting, she availed herself of the influence of Honain to send Caleb to her brother, to prepare him for her presence, and to consult him as to the desirable moment. Caleb found his late master lying exhausted on the floor of his dungeon.
'Nay, nay, we know you are a general favourite with the sex, Honain. I'faith I'm jealous. 'I would your highness had cause, said Honain, demurely. The approaching marriage between the King of the Hebrews and the Princess of Bagdad was published throughout Asia. Preparations were made on the plain of the Tigris for the great rejoicing.
I have told him your Highness was engaged, and sent him to the Lord Honain; but all denial is lost upon him. And as I thought perhaps the Lady Miriam 'From Hamadan? You did well, Pharez. Admit him. The Tatar entered. 'Well, Sir; good news, I hope! 'Sire, pardon me, the worst. I come from the Lord Abner, with orders to see the Caliph, and none else. 'Well, Sir, you see the Caliph.
I have made up my mind to detest him. A barbarian! 'A hero! 'Have you ever seen him? 'I have. 'Handsome? 'An archangel. 'And sumptuous? 'Is he not a conqueror? All the plunder of the world will be yours. 'I am tired of magnificence. I built this kiosk to forget it. 'It is not in the least degree splendid, said Honain, looking round with a smile.
'Sire, replied Honain, who had recovered from the emotion in which he rarely indulged, and from the surprise which seldom entrapped him, 'Sire, my wishes are slight. You see before you the daughter of my master. An interview, for which I fear I shall not easily gain that lady's pardon, has made you somewhat acquainted with her situation and her sentiments.
The vast portal conducted him into a large quadrangular court, where he dismounted, and where he was welcomed by the captain of the eunuch guard. Accompanied by his principal generals and his immediate attendants, Alroy was then ushered through a suite of apartments which reminded him of his visit with Honain, until he arrived at the grand council-chamber of the caliphs.
Ah! see he smiles again. Why this is freedom! There is no such thing as sorrow. Tis a lie to frighten fools! 'Why, Honain, what's this? 'Twould seem I am really joyful. There's inspiration in her very breath. I am another being. Nay! waste not kisses on those ugly fetters. 'Methinks they are gold. They were silent.
The companions withdrew, and reached their boat in silence. It was sunset. The musical and sonorous voice of the Muezzin resounded from the innumerable minarets of the splendid city. Honain threw back the curtains of the barque. Bagdad rose before them in huge masses of sumptuous dwellings, seated amid groves and gardens.
Ask Jabaster how I fought. Youth could be my only excuse for such indiscretion. I left this country; I studied and resided among the Greeks. I returned from Constantinople, with all their learning, some of their craft. No one knew me. I assumed their turban, and I am the Lord Honain. Take my experience, child, and save yourself much sorrow. Turn your late adventure to good account.
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