The Arabian Nights Entertainments

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THE INTRODUCTION

THE SULTAN AND HIS VOW

THE FABLE OF THE ASS, THE OX, AND THE LABORER

THE STORY OF THE MERCHANT AND THE GENIE

THE HISTORY OF THE FIRST OLD MAN AND THE HIND

THE HISTORY OF THE SECOND OLD MAN AND THE TWO BLACK DOGS

THE THREE CALENDERS, SONS OF KINGS, AND THE FIVE LADIES OF BAGDAD

THE HISTORY OF THE FIRST CALENDER

THE HISTORY OF THE SECOND CALENDER

THE HISTORY OF THE ENVIOUS MAN AND OF HIM WHO WAS ENVIED

THE HISTORY OF THE THIRD CALENDER

THE STORY OF ZOBEIDE

THE HISTORY OF AMINA

STORY OF THE THREE SISTERS

THE STORY OF ALADDIN; OR, THE WONDERFUL LAMP

THE HISTORY OF ALI BABA, AND OF THE FORTY ROBBERS KILLED BY ONE SLAVE

THE STORY OF SINDBAD THE SAILOR50

THE FIRST VOYAGE OF SINDBAD THE SAILOR

THE SECOND VOYAGE OF SINDBAD THE SAILOR

THE THIRD VOYAGE OF SINDBAD THE SAILOR

THE FOURTH VOYAGE OF SINDBAD THE SAILOR

THE FIFTH VOYAGE OF SINDBAD THE SAILOR

THE SIXTH VOYAGE OF SINDBAD THE SAILOR

THE SEVENTH AND LAST VOYAGE OF SINDBAD THE SAILOR

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It is written in the chronicles of the Sassanian monarchs that there once lived an illustrious prince, beloved by his own subjects for his wisdom and his prudence, and feared by his enemies for his courage and for the hardy and well-disciplined army of which he was the leader. This prince had two sons, the elder called Schah-riar, and the younger Schah-zenan, both equally good and deserving of praise.

When the old king died at the end of a long and glorious reign, Schah-riar, his eldest son, ascended the throne and reigned in his stead. Schah-zenan, however, was not in the least envious, and a friendly contest soon arose between the two brothers as to which could best promote the happiness of the other. Schah-zenan did all he could to show his loyalty and affection, while the new sultan loaded his brother with all possible honors, and in order that he might in some degree share the sultan's power and wealth, bestowed on him the kingdom of Great Tartary. Schah-zenan immediately went to take possession of the empire allotted him, and fixed his residence at Samarcand, the chief city.

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"Alas! prince," she replied, sighing, "the most enchanting spots cannot afford delight when we are there against our will. But hear now my history. I am a princess, the daughter of a sultan, the king of the Ebony Island, to which the precious wood found in it has given its name.

"The king, my father, had chosen for my husband a prince, who was my cousin; but on the very night of the bridal festivities, in the midst of the rejoicings of the court, a genie took me away. I fainted with alarm, and when I recovered I found myself in this place. I was long inconsolable; but time and necessity have reconciled me to see the genie. Twenty-five years I have passed in this place, in which I have everything necessary for life and splendor.

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