Vietnam or Thailand ? Vote for the TOP Country of the Week !
Updated: May 13, 2025
Then as it was very late they all settled themselves for the night and were soon fast asleep. Early in the morning Daimur was up and astir, and after breakfast he went for a walk alone. As he went along he thought of the stories he had heard, but most of all he thought of Prince Tasmir and wondered if he were still alive.
Daimur lost no time in getting ready for his departure to the Island of Roses, and after bidding good-bye to the Old King and Prince Tasmir, who made him promise to come to his wedding with the Princess Maya, which was to take place shortly, he embarked again with his marines, accompanied by the Duchess of Rose Petals and the faithful Prince Redmond, who declared that he would not leave Daimur until he had finished his task.
They passed through a beautiful park, and on the other side the palace, surrounded by laurel hedges and backed by a very high wooded hill, appeared to their view. Two guards were stationed at the palace gates. They drew their swords in a dazed kind of way and refused to let anyone pass. "I am your Crown Prince," said Tasmir, "and here is my brother Redmond. You must let us pass instantly."
I explained my errand, told them who I was, and how I had contrived to get there, and when I had finished they both looked much relieved. "'That is quite all right, Prince Tasmir, said the old gentleman, 'and now if you will come into the house and partake of some refreshment I will tell you about the Wonderful Plant which you have come so far to seek.
After a while when Tasmir had become quite rested, he turned to Redmond and said: "My dear brother, I know that you are anxious to hear how I came into the Evil Magician's hands, and I now feel well enough to tell you my story." All chatter immediately ceased, and everyone sat listening attentively for Tasmir to begin.
Immediately, at a word from Prince Redmond, the sailors jumped to their places, hoisted the sails and made ready to leave the dock, while Daimur and Prince Tasmir helped the ladies aboard. There was a good breeze, and in five minutes the sails had filled and they were drawing away from the island, when they heard a loud hissing sound.
He was very anxious to possess it and offered a large sum of money to anyone who would find it and bring it back, but in vain. "Then Tasmir asked permission to go and seek it, and promised that he would return within a year. After much consideration the King consented to let him go, and Tasmir was overjoyed.
"My eldest brother Tasmir was a fearless fellow, who did a great deal of riding, and was always on the lookout for adventure. I was very fond of him and often went with him, as I liked riding and adventure too, while my second brother Sadna, who detested any kind of outdoor exercise, stayed at home holding receptions and going to balls.
Directly in front of him stood a Wonderful Plant, fully as large as that which Tasmir had seen on the oasis, and quite full of golden flowers. The King was in the act of sipping a glass of milk and eating some fruit which a maid had just brought him, and looked very bright and comfortable.
The guards looked at them stupidly and shook their heads. "We have no princes," said one, "our King is not married." "Where is he?" asked Redmond. "Don't know," answered the guard sleepily, as his head nodded forward a couple of times. "Went away on the new ship." "But when will he return?" asked Tasmir, shaking the man to wake him up, for he was certainly going to sleep.
Word Of The Day
Others Looking