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(View the image of this page)Answer his words appropriately : when he questions upon any matter, offer a suitable opinion ; Since those fos:tered by a King must be nothing but circumspect, Eloquent, enlightened, pure of faith, and foresighted in any affair .
Macan's reading of the third distich is (View the image of this page) The two negatives make a very awkward construction, and ;~:' rs 1 objectionable, though of course one could render : " Unless I fail to sec the Prince on his return, I will not rest until, etc.
(View the image of this page) First, when he put his hand upon the letter-paper, and dipped the head of the reed into ambergris, He entered upon praise of the World-Creator, and set forth His great• ness and wisdom.
(View the image of this page) There is much to be said, and it is a hard matter; I (can) now rely (only) upon God.
(View the image of this page) When she had received a pledge (to fidelity from her) she gave her much money, and said, " Do not utter a word on this subject.
(View the image of this page) Khusrau said to him, "Fare you well!
(View the image of this page) The Muhtasib said, " I know not of this ; arise, arise !
164 (View the image of this page) I am a white falcon ; the King hunts me.
(View the image of this page) " Mulattafa.
(View the image of this page)Galinu.