The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-31
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rabbits are burrowing to the side be- yond the prominence."
 They found a small cavern after some search and took tools to 1t secret ty. Here they dug day after day. till the Prince, unused to labor, became discouraged; but Imlac succeeded in inspiring him with new spirits, and finally they began to approach the end of their work.
 One day they emerged from their tunnel to find the Princess Nekayah, the favorite sister of Rasseias, stand Ing before the mouth of the cavity.
 I am not here as apy.'' said she at once. T am equally weary with yourself of this Imprisonment. Having discovered your design by chance, I resolved to accompany you f you will let me"
 Rasselas agreed gladly and he and Imlac set to work with redoubled en- ersy, till at last they emerged on the other side of the hanging crag and saw the Nile, narrow stream still. wandering far below.
 The Prince looked around with rap- ture, anticipating all the delights of the unknown world. Tmlac felt joy at his escape. but had less expectation Of pleasure in the world, which he had tried The Princess and Rasselas gath cred their jewels. of which they had a great store. enough, as 7mlac told them. to provide them with bounti- full supply of wealth when they reach ed the world. Nekayah confded in Q favorite. Pekuah, and took her along as the sole companion of her flight.
 Scarcely had the two women emerg- ed on the other side. of the mountain before the great expanse that lay be- fore them made them ;treinble. CT fear" said Nekayah. Rasselas felt the came emotion. but concealed 1t through manly shame.t
 As soon as they reached the popu- lated country. Imlae needed all his vigilance and wisdom. for the Prince expected to be obeyed instantly by ev- cry one, and the Princess was shocked and alarmed because people did not prostrate themselves before her as she approached.
 He detained them several weeks in the first large village till he had taught them to understand that they had laid aside their royal dignity and must ex- pect only such regard as courtesy could procure. Then he took them to a sea- port, and. after some difficulty, suc- ceeded in prevailing on them to board ship. They had a quick voyage and landed at Suez. from which point they went at once to Cairo.
 The noise of this great city stunned their ears and the jostling crowds of- tended them Habit was stf1l too strong to permit them to accept the idea of being leveled with the common hu- manity, Despite Imlac's explanation of the uses of money. they could not eon- prehend for a long while why every body toiled. hastened and plotted and surrendered all the hours of life to the task of gaining small. unattractive pieces of gold and silver ..
 Imlac sold some of their Jewels and hired a house. which he adorned with such magnihcence that ho immediate ly was considered a merchant of great wealth. Soon the residence was fre- uuented by men of every nation and or every calling. the wise being attracted by his knowledge and the gay by his hospitality.
 For some time Rasselas imagined that he had found happiness. Wher- ever he turned he met gayety and Kindness, and heard the laughter Of iov or careless content. But after some months he perceived that he was as 1Insatfshed as he had been in the happy valley.
 when Imlac heard his complaint he said: "Since you feel that your own appearance of happiness Is counter feited. you may guess what passes III the minds of others. Believe me- Prince, of all our sprightly and merry guests there Is not one that does not dread the tyranny of reflection.
 And, yet" said the Prince, there were very wise men among them .' Surely they were sagacious enough to choose that mode of life most likely to make them happy"
 ''Very few men, answered Imlac, Tive by choice. Every man Is placed in his position by causes which acted without his foresight You rarely will meet one who does not think that the lot of some one else ia better than his own"
 Rasselas listened. but would not be convinced. He was certain that hap piness was to be found somewhere. He determined to seek it among the wisest. One day he entered a great building where a famous sage was featuring. The venerable, calm man, with a face illuminated by noble thought, showed in simple but majestic words how happiness was gained when the pas