Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-10-29

self upon his face, and wept with such vigor
that the merchant seemed somewhat moved.
"I If it will be any consolation for you to see
her again, and you will give me this trife you
have received for my palms, think can con-
trive it," he said at last
Abdool looked up sorrowfully, but atten-
lively. and instantly threw the money over to
him in a turban.
Can you play on any instrument T" asked
the merchant, thoughtfully.
"On the theorbo," replied Abdool
Very WELL / am a dealer also in the mu-
sical cattle supplied for the entertainment of
seraglioS you shall accompany me to that of
the noblemen of whom speak and if you
play your part WELL your head will be in very
little danger, and | will find some excuse not
to sell you, whether they approve your perfor-
nance or not"
Abdool procured a suitable dress. The
| Nubian then commanded the new slave to fol-
| low, and led the way to the sea shore, where
/ he embarked in little boat, rowed by two
mutes, which he himself steered. After time,
Abdool observed at distance palace of vast
extent, ornamented with innumerable towers
and minarets
| "To whom belongs this magnificent struc
ture--to some genie 7" said Abdool, in great
| admiration
ITO vizier and favorite of the sultan q
man so exceedingly jealous and ferocious,
| that Notwithstanding the character in which
| you go, were he not absent, should not dare
! to introduce you in this harem," replied the
! Nubian.
! Abdool was but little alarmed at this state
ment for his thoughts were absorbed in the
| prospect of seeing Zulins again. They landed
at one of the stairs, and ascending it together,
| the Nubian halted in the midst of large open
dome, of white marble, supported on pillars of
| the same material, richly carved and Siyered
! in the ornaments.
| Abdool had scarcely Satiated his gaze with
the sight of all this spendor, when his ears
were sAluted with q soft flourish Of ducimers !;
and great humber of ladies appeared in va
rious directions, ascending the steps towards
the saloon. They were all yelled but as they
came on laughing and chatting together, Alb
dool. alarmed at the sight of so many ladies,
and so richly clad, would have retreated.-
" Fool - whispered the black, standing firm
or you will cause both our ruins And tell me
which is zuna"
Looking up at the beloved name. Abdool,
after an in,tauts scrutiny, perceived a figure
which he did not for an instant doubt was
that of the faif slave and prostrating himself
at her feet, as she advanced with q number of
her companions, the Nubiau introduced him as
an Egyptian eunuch perfectly skilled in the
theorbo, for whom he ent7eated their favor
The ladies laughed pleasantly, and Zuma
exclaiming '' Let US unreil then, and take the
air." threw off her veil, and the rest initiating
her example, disclosed such diversity of
beauty, that Abdool believed he was transport
ed among the houries of paradise but the
loyeleSt were undoubtedly the Persian Zulims,
the Iouian Aphrodite, and the Indian girl,
Nourmahal, SO famous for her brilliant eyes
lit is the same, Nourmahal, that was too
poor TO purchase me - said Zulima, laughing
sa,iricaily but at the same moment she turn
ed and whispered TO Ahdool, Il perceive
your artifce, and applaud it, most faithful of
lovers ~
Eursptured beyond measure at his reception,
Abdool prostrated himself repeatedly aud the
ladies, seated themselves on their sofas, when
slave suddenly appeared rushing up the steps,
and calling as loudly as he could for speed and
exhaustion" The vizier the viZier :"
AT this cry, all stood aghast, and Abdool
almost felt the stroke of sabre on his neck.
Cover him in the carpet :" exclaimed Zu-
lima and at q signal from her white hand,
four blacks rushed forward, seized Abdool, who
made no resistance in the bewilderment, and
among them they rolled him up in q mummy
shape, aud marched of with their burden at
the moment when the clash of cymbals an
nounced the arrival OF the vizier.
Ab6ool vas cougratulatinr himself as he
was carried away, though nearly Snothered,
when suddenly dreadful voice called to the
slaves 10 stop.
But here We must observe that this panic
was only part of a precoucerted plan. Al
though AbIocl the Simple was very far from
! imagining himself guilty Of so unSpeakabe
sacriIege, he was now in the seragTo OF the
magnificent Sultan So!ymau, who was absent
from his capital engaged in the extirpatiou of
the misbelieving Ge5ers of Persia, with his
famous Yizier. Ibrahim. Zulima was one of
the Sultsn's fsyorites and the Nublan was no
less person than the chief Of the euuuchs,
Nustspha, 80 renowned for mis- facetious say
ings Ii was one of Mustapha's theories, that
the ouly way 10 keep women out Of mischief
was to amuse them and, struck with Zuma's
extraordinary account of the stuf-merchsnt-
for il was she who had purchased the bale OF
him-and being parsonage exceeding fond Of
practical Jokes, he had with rare inpradence.
fallen into her plans Of diverting herself, aad
the other ladies of the hsgem, at the expense
of the simple Abdool.
What are you hurrying from nv sight ?"
again demanded the voice, which vas, in
truth, thst Q; Mustspha Aga ooanteEfeitins
another.
Let my lord forgive his sIaye :" returned
Zaima, sinking on the ground at the yizier's
! feet. Since ! must needs tell the trnth. Will.
have broken my theorbo in 6s Of passion,
because, being hung in q damp place, it was
out Of tune and ashamed of nv unreasonable
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