nourjehan

Updated: May 4, 2025

"And a fair though an unkind one," said the counterfeit Sadoc, suddenly changing his tone to an affectation of tenderness. "It is true I pity this unhappy woman; true I would save her if I could but most unjust to suppose I would in any circumstances prefer her to my Nourjehan, my light of the world, my Mootee Mahul, my pearl of the palace" "All false coin and empty compliment," said the Begum.

Sir Walter Scott - The Surgeon's Daughter