Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-06-05
woe. XUT--No. GIG


scnts to Ali, and his family, and nothing
was 10 be seen, but servants with trays OF
fruit, flowers, confectionery, and rich
stuils. Alt then gave the supposed mule
tccrs and camcl-drivors their dismissal,
with which they were well pleased. On
asking his wife an account Of her travels,
she told him that she had fallen asleep,
and whcu she awokc found herself in the
midst Of the caravan. Ali,opcn the chest
was surprised at the quantity of gold
precious stones, and rich cloths which
they contained ; he showed lis treasure
&C. IL NO, 1.G aid irr hi adventure.
" God be praised !" she exclaimed, "thi%
is the result Of your former companion,
scduccd YOU" Ali promised her to re-
form, and kept his promise. lie place
tire trocados and jewels in a magazinc
and o rage assiduously in trade.
The reputation ol'AIi last came to tn
cars Of ,hc sovereign of Bagdad, who en-
pressed desire 10 see him. Ali there
fore repaired to the palace, taking with
him four large scarlet traps full OF the
mostvauablc Jewels. The king received
him with great condcsccnsion, and wlcn
he saw the present, he was filled with
wonder, for its value far exceeded tina
Of the royal treasury. lie called his MI
niStcrs and principal men to look at tn
trays, and asked them what they thong
OF the merit of man who had made 81
magnificent an offering. "llc is man
Of the highest worth, no Doubt" replied
the vizir. $50 | Think" said the kim,
"and will make him my son-in-law, tn;
is, if my consort and the princess, m
daughter, lave the same opinion OF hin
that You have, who are true mine OF Sd
gaci;y." Upon this he ordered the tray,
to be conveyed into the inner chambc'.
"Whoncc came these splendid gems :
inquired the queen. "from khajch A,
the jowcIlcr," replied the king zone
the most opulent merchants in Bagdal
or in the world. We cannot" continue
he, ''acccpt these without some rcturr.
and what return can We make! The on.
equivalent would bette pearl ourdaughtcf
what say you! Our vizir has declare
him to be- man of the highest merit an''
as he is young and handsome, theprinccss
Will probably be of the same opinion"
On ;he same day the King called a cc-
neral council, to which the principal mcY-
chants were invited, that the might cY-
press tleir acknowledgements for the hone
to be conferred on their fraternity. Thl
chief cadi was also summoned, and con-
manded to prepare the contract of mar
riage between the princess and Khoje.
Ali, Of Cairo.
"lou PARDON" cried Ali, chow car
a merchant become the son-in-law OF !.
princc.'
"1o Oh are no more amcrchant," replied
the king 81 make You Of equal rank witt
my Yisir and priyy COUNSELLOR"
"Sr, yet one word.'
"Speak out without fear"
81 have, said All, "bccn married these
fifteen years, and have son fourteen
years old; now if your majesty would
transfer to the son the grace you dcsigl
for the tathcr.''
"Not a bad idoa," said the king a.
us see your son what is his name?"
"llassan," replied Ali.
"Ilassan a very Good name for tie
son-in-law of a king let him be called.
Ali Immediately went for his son, who's,
graceful person and gentle manners wot
all hearts the moment he appeared. Tie
queen and the princess gladly asscnted T.
the exchange, and the marriage was c.
icbratcd with festivities that lasted a who'll
month. The King had two palaces erect
ed contiguous to his own one for the
young couple, and the other for his new
yi>r.
Sopasscd many years in the enjoyment
Of all the pleasures oflife. The king be-
came dangerously i'll, and, having no son
Of his own, thought it necessary 10 provide
for the succession; council was there
fore assembled, and the members, who
knew his wishes, unanimously declared
for IlasSan, who was accordmgl " install
led. Three days afterwards the king
died, and was buried with the usual So
lcmnilcS, and mourning for forty days
was observed at court.
IIassan filled the throne with so much
propricty, that it might be said he had
been called to it from his birth he was
beloved by his people, and reigned in
peace and prosperity. His father was
vizir and llaSsan had three children,
who in the course Of time succeeded to the
kingdom.
Praised be the power of God, who dis
poses Of Kingdoms and thrones at his will,
and distinguishes by his favor those who
do good TO Others,
'Will YOU take a pinch 2 SAID an ac-
quaintance, offering his snuil-box to
GSlmon0pr M | tl,onl you ronl;ol