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Updated: June 19, 2025
"Then," said Bennaskar, rising up, and laying bare his bosom, "here, Mahoud, strike, and end my miseries, and the miseries of Hemjunah; but never will Bennaskar consent to lose the treasure of his heart." "I will not," answered I, "lift up my private arm against thy life, but I shall deliver thee to the power of the Cadi, who is the deputy of the great Allah's vicegerent."
I folded my arms and nodded assent, at which he smiled. "Take hold, Mahoud," said he, "of that iron ring which is fastened to the middle of the floor, and pull." I obeyed, and a little trap-door opened. On looking down, I perceived a woman in rich vestments, half buried in the earth.
The Vizier Horam did as he was commanded, and sent for all the Cadis of the city, and examined them concerning Mahoud; but no one could give any account of him. The next morning Horam attended the divan, and acquainted the Sultan with his fruitless search.
Yes, Mahoud," continued he, "I will, as you require me, release the Princess, and trust to the mercy of the Cadi; for the service of the evil genii will neither bring me profit nor peace." I was pleased at this repentance of Bennaskar, and besought the Cadi that he would suffer us to enter the vaulted chamber first, and recover the Princess from her enchantment.
Shall not Mahoud share alike with you the smiles and the frowns of Allah?" "Is it not," asked Bennaskar, "O Mahoud, the full of the moon?" "It is," replied I, with a smile; "but doth Bennaskar intend to change with that fluctuating planet?" "O Mahoud," said Bennaskar, "the fate of thy friend is dependent on the caprice of the stars. To-night must I put thy utmost friendship to the trial.
Bennaskar then proceeded to the bath, and arrayed himself in a costly robe, and desired me to do the same. I obeyed my friend, and we met in the saloon together. "Alas!" said Bennaskar, as we met, "how can I request my friend to wear the image of deformity?" "What image of deformity," said I, "must Mahoud wear?
A merchant of the city had furnished him with the robes in which he appeared. Then clapping my hands, Eloubrou appeared, and I said, "Eloubrou, let the Prince Mahoud be lodged in my father's palace, and let a proper number of slaves attend him; and do you acquaint the Vizier with his quality."
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