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getting his chariot which he had left on the
terrace, and careless q to what had become
Of II.
1t had met with terrible misfortune.
kitchen slave had seen IL, cut II to pieces and
burnt ii, and with It's rags had clothed him.
self.
Scarce had the eight days Of pleasure roll
led by, when Hassan awoke as from dream.
He saw that some eunuchs watched him clio.
scly; one especially, whom he remembered
as one Of his old acquaintance. So the fear:
of being discovered took the place Of joy and
pleasure. He inquired for his chariot, and
when he learned its fate, how madly did he
rage, forgetting the character which he had
to play. The Princess saw in him only the
coarse laborer who tore about and raved. To
sooth him, she had golden chariot brought
from among her fathers treasures, adorned
with pearls and diamonds, which she offered
to him. "Think you," he shouted. "that
want your earthly treasures1 My chariot was
Of heavenly nature; give me that again j.
But it had been turned into ashes, and nothing
now remained for the fearing Hassan but to
disappear that night in order not to be de-
tccted.
Having returned 10 his wretcl,ed chamber,
and there too, full Of fear lest he should be
discovered in the dress he wore, he locked
himself in, ill hunger wildly aroused him.
He was already about to take his lite-whcn
suddenly, tho earth quaked, and Genius
stood before him, fearful to behold. With
his head in the clouds and his feet on the
earth, he spoke like whillwind to Hassan,
who lay on his face before him.-"Wrctch
whom was obliged toscrvc! l, the Genius
of the Air Where is tho chariot to which
I was bound Returned to the elements
and you, unworthy Of the gift, forgot it shame
fully! Well you have freed me thereby,
and for thanks have appeared at moment
which would have terminated your existence.
Take this cap and this ring; the cap will
make you invisible; the ring, when you press
it, will bring you aid in every danger. But
he more careful Of them than you were Of
your chariot. You are playing dangerous
part, in that you have assumed the name of
the Angel Of death, and have played it badly
hitherto. Beware of him, and do not inter-
ferc with his office! My elements served your
chariot from my hand you receive these
gifts. am no destroying angel, but all en-
Ivcning spirit. Make alive!"
The genius disappeared in the air, more
impressed by the spirits gifts than by his
words. Hassan arose, and put on the ring
and the cloudy cap, with joy. He tried it in
the streets; no one saw him. He came to
the Sultan's palace; passed through many
rooms no one observed him. He took a
seat in the room of the Princess; she saw
him not, till he removed the cap. My
husband ~ she exclaimed, springing up and
embracing him, "whence do you come 3
where have you been so Iong7 Are you still
angry on account Of the chariot Am l, in
noccnt, still under the pain Of your wrath q
Think Of it no more," said the pretended
Azrael. 1.-THE business of my calling is too
various and mournful. From that l come :
give me food. The tables were Immediately
loaded with the most costly food and drinks.
The angel Of death ate and drank till he was
satisfied and joyous. He became even quite
friendly. The more suspicious were the
Vizers, when they learned his sudden return
They had discovered many thing in regard
to him. MAY it please your highness,'
said the Grand Vizier in the first session Of
the Divan to the Sultan, who announced te
them the joyful return of his genius son-ln.
; law, "May it please you, exalted Monarch
in some way 10 prove him. Ask Of hin
something that you desire. If he is the true
!, Azrael, he cannot-wil not refuse you."
AZ have," said the Sultan, lit was lat
! in the winter" an appetite for some fresl
grown apples"
"They would do your highness mucl
good" said the physician, as he hastene'
to the princess to declare TO her the will o
! her father and the whole Divan. "It is no
necessary 10 say more," said Azrael; ct
hear is to obey. Tell your father so befor
the whole Divan." The princess hastene
thither, joyfully. Azrael pressed the ring
! genius appeared-the command was given
|, and the apples were there large numbe
: Of apples, white, yellow and red, Of variou
y kinds, and every size. The room was wa
. filled with the fragrance Of Paradise. I'D
you know whence brought them 7" said tn
Genius when he poured them forth. "Fa
! hence from the Peri's gardens, where fruit
bloom, glow and ripen throughout the year.
y He vanished and as he disappeared, tn
: princess entered and saw the fruits. An
4 when her father saw them, how he was aston
), ished! $50 long have reigned," said he
> and every year have had the finest fruits {
- Syria brought to me; but never saw l on
y Of these" He thanked his son-in-law, file
), his bosom and dress with the apples and re
turned to the Divan. "Never.' said he, III
! any say aught against Azrael to me. Her
- is proof Of his truth. Who among you eve
. procured for me, and in second too. sue
q fruit as this I"
n The married pair now lived on quietly an
without Hassan's making the leas. use Of h
]. cap or ring, for good or for evil. He Ell
a joycd himself, and since It behooved him
{" be accomplished, he became an encourage
IT Of the fine arts. Nothing further gave hi
IS any trouble, till again case Of necessi'
in compelled him TO think of his ring; a mo
m ancholy event which befel the Sultan, in tn
Ell his favorite slave was carried away by Il
J. spirit-king Of the twilight terrible mi
HI fortune. As Nika, $50 was called the favo
f. ite songstress Of the Sultan) sat before hi
ID one fair evening and touched the lutte, ST