Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-09-24

having Ocen presented TO the Meddah IN the
name Of the Sultana and her ladies, did not
fail to remind him that his tale was not yet
finished so taking ono last long puff Of the
all-inspiring weed, he again repaired to the
hall, and resumed his seat and his story, say
ing;
The situation in which we left the dcrvish-
cs is not to be onvied. and VIC shall learn in
the sequel what destiny was in store for them.
The unfortunate Ali and his ingenious COM
panion spent all the wearisome hours of this
horrible day in bewailing their fate now
cursing their too fatal curiosity and anon
doprecating the unparalleled deprayity Of Mus
apha; even Hassan, with all his shrewdness,
all his apparent sang froid, felt deep despair
taking possession Of his soul. Were they in
decd to be sacrificed they? Could it be that
Ali the rcdoubted, the honorable, the power
ful Ali was thus to perish in this cxecrable
den, by the hands of the cold-blooded wretch
cs
'hl'ob 6v- uVoil La ue Ia, Wa tooco
m-Wqh f deyoutly exclaimed Hassan, fold
ing his hands upon his breast, as all human
resources seemed TO fail him.
God forbid There is none, none, no
power bat in God Almighty"
Ii was now evening, and the dorvishes tho't
their last hour was approaching. They seem
ed 90 hear the Auttoring wings of Azarel. the
Angel Of Death they felt as if the shadows
around them were deeper, the darkness more
profound aud excluding the world from their
thoughts. as it seemed to be from their bod
lily senses they commended their souls to the
keeping Of Allah. Falling on their knees,
they solemnly repeated the "Fatiho,' or the
Lords Prayer Of the Mussumans.
Praise be to God, the Lord Of all crea-
tnres the most mcrciful, the King Of the
Day of Judgment. Thee do we worship, and
of Thee do we beg assistance. Direct us in
the right way. in the way of those to whom
Thou hast been gracious not of those against
whom Thou art iucenscd nor Of those who
go astray'
Then addressing the Angel of Death :-
Take not our souls in rough and cruel
mnnner from the inmost roccsscs of these our
bodies, as the souls of the wicked, but as the
souls of the faithful, gently, and without vio-
lence.
Ali and llassan, without any more linger-
ing desires after earthly objects. now calmly
fixed their thoughts upon the Joys of Paradise,
which await all true believers.
They had almost forgotten their real con
diton, when suddenly another visitor was in
tr1duccd into this hall Of horrors youth of
the noblcst proportions, and in the beauty and
freshness of perfect health, and evidently Of
high rank Mustapha made his appearance
also, and Immediately ordered him to be sac
riGced. Ali and Hassan now expected their
time had come but the Bcorckgec had de-
tcrmncd otherwise.
lyon arc to live few davs longer" said
hc addressing them II shall make trial
of your skill" The loom and the silks were
procured, and the work was commenced by
Ali. lie was most assidnous for with the
boon Of life. even for a few DAYS, hope again
returned. One beautiful shade was mingled
with another in VARYING tints there we're ex-
quisite intertwinngs of threads of gold and
silk in fantastic shapings and around the
whole rich border in arabesque. until by
,rcat diligence. working day and night. the
carpet was soon finished 1t was sedd'ade,
or small pravinr Garnet. such as the faithful
use in their devotions. and excited the high
est admiration of Mn.tapha. who was almost
tempted to keen it for himself as if such as
he ever addressed the throne of Allah
But avaricc was too strong passion in his
breast. and according to Hassan's directions.
he fool, il 70 tbe Rezesdon. to be sold at pub.