The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-01-29
The Brothers.


small fortune, and each of them resolved fe
try how far he might succeed with it. Omal
went forth, in order TO make little Journey
and find place where he might settle himself
Machmud betook himself to Bagdad, where
he commenced ? small trade, which, in :
short time, considerably increased his fortune
He lived retired and sparinely, adding care.
fully every zechin to his capiial,in order there.
with, again TO undertake something new. In
this manner be obtained credit with several
rich merchants, who sometimes ceded TO him
4 part Of their freight and tried speculations
with him. BY repeated good fortune Mach
mud became bulder, venturing still larger
sums. and every time they brought him rich
Income. AT length he became more gener-
ally known, his business became greater, he
had sums of money out standing with MANY
people, as he had in his hands the money OF
many others, and fortune seemed 10 smile on
him continually.
Omar on the contrary. had been unfortu-
nate, none OF his many attempts had succeed
ed; he came quite poor, almost without
lclotheS TO BaeGad, heard of his brother and
went TO him, in order 10 ask help of him
Machmud rejOiced TO see his brother again
hut lamented his poverty. As he was Of a
kind disposition, he immediately gave him a
sum of money and opened shop for him
Omar began TO trade in silk wares and ladies'
dresses, ardfate appeared more favorable to
him in Bagdad; his brother had presented
him with tbs sum ofmoney, and he had ther-
fore no occasion 10 vex himself on account of
of lis repayment. In all enterprises he was
more intrepid than his brother, and for that
reason more fortunate.
MachInud had now chosen for himself n
consort, who compelled him 10 many an ex-
pcnse, which till then he had not made; con-
sequently he was obliged 10 call in large sums
loaned TO his acquaintance in order TO pay
debts. Other monies which he bad expect
ed did not come III. His credit sunk and lie
was near 10 dispair, when he received news
that one Of his ships had sunk with lis entire
cargo. Now a creditor announced himself,
who demanded with importantly the payment
of his debt. Machmud saw that The whole
of his remaining fortune was dependent upon
this payment, he resolved therefore to take
refuge in his brother. He fastened TO him
aud found him much chagrined, because he
had Just suffered small loss
Brother" Machmud began, al come to
| thee in the EXTREMIST embarrassment"
Omar. What concerns it.
Macbmud. My ship is wrecked, all my
creditors press on me and will admit Of no de-
/ lay, my whole fortune depends upon this day,
lend me only for short time ten thousand
zechins.
O. Ten thousand zeclirsl Do you no;
mistake brolherl
NJ. No, Omar, know the sum quite well
which ask, and only that preci,e sum, not
one zcchin less, can save Inc from The most
degrading poverty.
O. Ten thousand zeclins
". Give them 10 NC. brother. and I will
do my he's, to repay thee ina short time.
! o. If had it.-dcbts have not come in
TO mel know not laysef what ! shall do
they have to-day cheated me out Of hun
bred zechins.
NJ Thy credit will be able TO obtain this
sum for me.
o. But nobody will now lend out money,
distrust is on all sides; no; that am distrust-
| full, ihat heaven knows but every one would
guess that ask the money for thee, and thou
knowest by what slender threads confdence;is
attached TO merchant.
NJ. Dear Omar, | must confess 10 thee,
had not expected these scruples from thee.
| would not suffer myself to be found so dis
trustful and hesitating in the reverse case.
o. That thou sayest now, l am not in
the least dis,rustfnl-I would | could assist
thee; God is my witness it would gladden. my
heart.
NJ Thou canst do it il thou only art will
ling.
o. All that possess would not make up
the required sum.
NJ. o heaven / had made myself re-
proach. that my brother was not the first of
whom | sought help--aud truly il pains me
that have molested him even with a single
word.
o. Thou becomest angry. that thou
shoudst not DE, for thou art in the wrong.
r. NJ. Wrong which of us two does not
his duty ALIAS, brother, DO not recognize
thee.
O.. have this day lost hundred zechins,
three hundred others also are not quite safe,
and must be prepared for their loss. lfthou
hadst come to Inc last week, Oh yes! very
willingly!
NJ. 1 shall now remind thee of our former
friendship! Alasl how deeply can mislor-
tune degrade usl
o. Thou speakest there in a manner,
brother, which should almost offend me.
NJ Offend iheel
o. Ifonc uses all possible means. if one
suffers himself,and must fear yet TO lose more;
may not one then be vexed, if one receives
back for his good will nothing but bitter scorn
and deep contemptl
!. NJ. Show me thy good will and thou shalt
receive my warmesl thanks.
o. Doubt no longer thereon, or thou pro-
vokest me; can remain cool for long time,
/ can bear much, but if one vexes me in such
refined manner.-
Nj. l understand it right well, Omar, thou
playest the offended, in order to have a bet
ter pretext 20 break entirely with me.
o. Thou couldst not have hit upon this
thought, If thon hadst not caught myself up
on such triflings. One suspects most easily
the vices in others, with which ones self is
the most familiar.
NJ. No, Omar, thus far thou chalenges1
me to Boosting by this language, acted moi
thus towards thee, when thou On unknown