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 The "Caps and Belts" go seeking each other out. The great boulevards are intersected by lanes, Wherein are the town-houses of Royal Dukes. The two palaces stare at each other from afar, The twin gates rise a hundred feet. By prolonging the feast let us keep our hearts gay, And leave no room for sadness to creep in.

the north-west there is a high house, Its top level with the floating clouds. Embroidered curtains thinly screen its windows, Its storied tower is built on three steps. From above there comes a noise of playing and singing, [ 61 ]