I have nothing to apprehend from the pacha's resentment, because I have powerful friends with the grand vizier, who will oblige him to listen to reason, and to submit quietly to a disappointment he so justly merits.
And now, Saladin, have you any objection to seeing the feast of tulips ?' "I replied only by falling at the merchant's feet, and embracing his knees.

The feast of tulips came and on that day I was married to the charming Fatima! The charming Fatima I continue still to think her, though she has now been my wife some years.

She is the joy and pride of my heart; and, from our mutual affection, I have experienced more felicity than from all the other circumstances of my life, which are called so fortunate.

Her father gave me the house in which I now live, and joined his possessions to ours; so that I have more wealth even than I desire.

My riches, however, give me continually the means of relieving the wants of others; and therefore I cannot affect to despise them.