Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-06-24

house, even as ugly as the latter. ~ heav-
en-" said the sultan, when he saw her, here
is one still more ugly than the preceding =
What matters it, since have commenced, |
will finish; if she has got husband, l will
confess that there are those who are more to
be lamented than myself:
"Tell me, beauty, are you marriedT'
"Yes, my YOUTH" answered she without
stopping.
II am very happy to hear it," replied the
sultan. "what luck to have escaped these
two women! But it is not time yet TO rejoice;
not all have as yet come out Of the bath, nor
have seen the wife of my destination; per-
haps shall not gain anything by the ex-
change" Z" He waited in the expectation to
see another one just as ugly as the preceding,
when the fourth made her appearances; but
she exceled the first one in beauty and love-
illness.
"What differencew p he exclaimed, "this
and the preceding one are different as day
and night; can any one see angels and infer
nal beings in the same placer' He approach
ed, and, politely bowling, asked her:
"Most lovely of your sex, have you got a
husbandw
"No," she answered; and passing him
with proud and observing eyes, she walked
on and left the sultan standing in astonish-
ment and surprise.
"What shall think of that" he said, it
appears the old smith has made sport of me.
If shall marry that woman according to
the laws of this country, why did she 60 on
her way so proudly and wherefore those
naughty and disdainful airs9 She measured
me from head to foot, and read in her CLAN
ces the sign of contempt. TO be sure, she is
not quite wrong, for to confess the truth, my
good appearance is not heightened by this
worn-out and perforated garment That
is not fit to captivate woman. forgive
her, if she thinks, that she might have met a
better one."
While he was thus meditating, slave ap-
preached him, and said:
"Sir, am looking for very ragged stran-
ger, and according to your appearance, l be-
lievc you are the one. If you please, there
fore, follow me, will conduct you to place
where you are very anxiously expected"
The sultan followed the slave, who con-
Quoted him into large house, and asked
him to enter a very neat apartment, and to
wait moment. Here he remained for two
hours without seeing any body but the slave
who from time to time came in to entreat
him not to be impatient.
Finally, there appeared three richly dress
ed women, conducting another so radiant
with precious stones but more so by her BEAU
ty. The sultan had hardly glanced at her,
when he recognized her as the one that he
saw coming out of the bath-house at last
She approached him, graciously smiling, and
said:
"Pardon me, my lord, if 1 have let you
wait awhile, but did not want to be seen in
my morning gown by my lord and master.
You are in your own house, all you see be-
longs to you you are my husband, and dare
only command and am ever ready to obey
your will"
"My Mistress" the sultan replied, "just a
moment before complained of my misfor-
tune, and now am the happiest of men,
But since I am your husband, tell me, why
your glances rested SO proudly on me in the
street? suppose, my appearance has made
you start, and verify, l could hardly take it
i'll of you."
"My lord" replied the beautiful wife, 81
we'll took care not to do otherwise, for the wo-
, men of this city must publicly appear proud,
}, whilst they are the friendiest at home"
$50 much the BETTER" replied the sultan,
"just so love it. Yet since am the mas
f ter of the house will commence the govern
ment of my little kingdom, and command
that a tailor and shoemaker be brought,
, for | am ashamed to appear in this old gar
t ment and these old shoes before you, my mis-
tress. They truly do not correspond to the
!, position that l have until now occupied in
5 the world"
al have already anticipated this command,
: my master," replied the wife, 81 have sent a
slave to Jewish merchant, who sells ready
l made clothes, and shall furnish you with all
that you need In the meantime it may
please you to take some refreshments"
Speaking thus, she took him by the hand,
and conducted him into saloon in which
, there was table covered with fruits and pas
, try. They both sat down to the table, and
: while they ate, the three other women stand
r ing behind them, sang several songs of the
} poet Bada-Sandai, and played on different III
S struments. And finally, the mistress took
the lutte and sang a pathetic song which de-
Q lighted the sultan very much.
Y This entertainment was interrupted by the