He tried it, and after some trouble, it succeeded to admiration.
"During my father's lifetime, my mother had been supplied with rich dresses by one of the merchants who was employed by the ladies of the grand seignior's seraglio.

My brother had done this merchant some trifling favours, and, upon application to him, he readily engaged to recommend the new scarlet dye.

Indeed, it was so beautiful, that, the moment it was seen, it was preferred to every other colour.

Saladin's shop was soon crowded with customers; and his winning manners and pleasant conversation were almost as advantageous to him as his scarlet dye.

On the contrary, I observed that the first glance at my melancholy countenance was sufficient to disgust every one who saw me.