Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-06-14
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Sadik Beg was of good family, hand
some in person, and possessed Of both
sense and courage; but he was poor,
having no property but his sword and his
horse, with which he served as a gentle
man retainer of nabob. The latter,
satisfied of the>purity Of Sadik's descent,
and entertainingAa respect for his char
acter, determinel to make him the hus-
band Of his daughter Hooseinee, who,
though beautiful, as her name implied
was remarkable for her naughty manner
and uugovernuble temper. Giving ahus-
band Of the condition of Sadik Beg, to a
lady Of Hooseinee's rank was, according
to usage in such unequal matches, like
giving her a slave, and as she heard q
good report OF his personal qualities, she
offered no objection to the marriage,
which was celebrated soon after it was
proposed, and apartments were assigned
to the happy couple in the nabob's pal
ace. Some of Sadik Beg's friends re-
joiced in his good fortune; as they saw,
in the connoxioc he had formed, a sure
prospect Of his advancement. Others
mourned that so fine and promising q
young man, now condemned to bear
through life all the humours Of proud
and capricious woman; but one of his
friends, a little man called Merdek, who
was completely henpecked, was partic-
ularly rejoiced, and quite chuckled at the
thought Of seeing another in the same
condition with himself.
"Most sincerely do I congratulate
you, Sadik," said he, "on this happy
event." "Thank you, my good fellow,
| am very happy indeed, and rendered
moro so by the joy l perceive that it
gives my friends" "Do you really
mean to say that you are happya" said
Merdek with smile. "I really am So"
replied Sadik. Nonsense' said his
friend, "do we not all know to what a
termagent you are united! and her tenn
per and high rank combined, must no
doubt make her sweet companion.'
Here he burst into loud laugh, and the
little man actually strutted with feeling
of superiority over the bridegroom. Sa-
dix, who knew his situation and feelings,
was amused instead of being angry
I" My friend," said he 81 quite under
stand the grounds Of your apprehensions
for my happiness. Before ] was mar
ried, had heard Of the Same reports as
you have done Of my beloved brides dis
position; but arm happy to say | have
found it quite otherwise; she is a most
docile and obedient wife," "But how has
this miraculous change been wroughtp
Why" said Sadik, 81 believe I have
some merit in effecting it, but you shall
hear. After the ceremonies Of our nup-
tials were over, went in my military
dress, and with my sword by my side in
to the apartment of Hooseinee. She was
sitting in most dignified posture to re-
ceive me, and her looks were any thing
but inviting. As I entered the room, q
beautiful cat evidently favorite, came
purring up to me. ! deliberately drew
my sword, struck its head of, and taking
that in one hand and the body in the 9th
%, threw them out Of the window. l
then very unconcernedIy turned to the
lady, who appeared to be in some alarm;
she, however, made no observations, but
was in every way kind and submissive,
and has continued so ever since"
"Thank you, my dear fellow" said little
Merdek, with significant shake of the
head, Ca word to the wisc," and away
he capered, obviously quite rejoicod. II