She was as amiable, as sprightly, as inquisitive, and as affectionate as ever.

She even outdid herself, and devoted herself to me with an abandon that was quite irresistible.
After Almah had left me, Layelah came again, and this time she was alone.
"I have come," said she, "to show you the way in which we can escape, whenever you decide to do so." It was the thing above all others which I wished to know, and therefore I questioned her eagerly about it; but to all of my questions she only replied that she would show me, and I might judge for myself.
Layelah led the way, and I followed her.

We traversed long galleries and vast halls, all of which were quite empty.

It was the sleeping-time, and only those were visible who had some duties which kept them up later than usual.

Faint, twinkling lights but feebly illuminated the general gloom.