The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-04-11

II possible Z! SAID he, mast tnou not yet all tIiou
wantest?' "Alas, not by great deal" "What
then dos thou still require 2? Is it not necessary
that should sometimes go abroad, either upon bust
ness for the sake of exercise z! Certainly. y
" When man possesses a beautiful wife, whom he
loves above all things, is it not necessary for him to
make that she is not stolen from him !' "Oyes,
security is inseparabe from happiness" "Wel then,
my generous benefactor if continue to confne my
self at home as have done, cannot live long and
if 60 abroad, who is to watch Arsel Had mo-
ney to be sure might buy some Slaves TO perform
that Office "Tell me-" said the Genius, " how
ny such attendants dost thou want = That depends
entirely upon the degree of jealousy. Were ! not
exceedingly Jealous, might be content with two oil
these guardians of my honor; but being jealous
tiger. must confess, that if peace of mind be ne
cessary matter, must have at least SIX" TO such
weghty arguments the Genius had nothing to reply,
and Ademdai proceeded $" From thy silence infer
thou hast admitted the Justice Of this reasoning.-
Now hear me further When have six slaves. must
of course provide them lodgings food and clothes
my house is very small scarcely large enough for the
accommodation of myself and Arselli; as, then, it is
too small for me, it is necessary that should buy
larger. lately chanced to see one i'll one of the
most fashionable streets of Bagdad, which is hand
some and to be sold with al the furniture 1t would
exactly suit me, but is very dear" That is of no
consequence answered tie Genius, ga house is
highly necessary articles and with every thing that
is necessary, have once for all promised TO supply
thee "'Thou seest," said Ademdai, that | desire
not superiiuities." cannot help doing justice to
thy moderation what price is asked for the house p
i" Fifteen thousand tomuns' The Genius gave him
an order the Caliph's exchequer for the amount,
TO which he added five thousand tomans for the pur-
chase of slaves. " o my generous benefactor" eX-
claimed the lucky Ademdai, Z" how can thank thee
sufficiently for all thy bounty Now there is but
thing more that ] want could not possibly provide
food and clothing for many persons, with thy daily
allowance of two tomans. AS | shall have good
house it will be necessary that it be kept in good
condition. The rooms and furniture will require
cleaning for this purpose two house maids could not
be considered superfuous' 80 by means -
said the Genius, "tWo would not be too much'' " Es
pecially my other slaves would be fully occupied
with watching my wife. We shall be ten persons in
the whole, SO that it is impossible for me to make
shift with two tomnns day. To keep such an estab
shment as that at least twenty would be required
SO Here" replied the Genius, :" are one hundred and
sixty omans for eight days. and two hundred for the
purchase of two maids who indipensably neces-
sary to thee" With these words he departed Ear
ly next morning Ademdai rose, and fastened to the
owner of the house that to be sold. The bargain
was struck, and the mansion became his. He then
selected and purchased the slaves; and followed by
his retinue, he went to fetch Arsei, and to conduct
her to residence worthy of her charms. The house
was really handsome and well arranged. 1t contain
ments. The furniture, too, was good and fashionable
Ademdai was equally pleased with his new neighbor-
hood. 1t comprehended many young men, wealthy