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134 given ear unto thy suit.” So she told him all that had passed and how the Sultan had received her and had marvelled, both he and his Vizier, at the size and beauty of the jewels, and how he had promised her that [quoth she] “his daughter shall be in thy name. But, O my son, ere he promised me, the Vizier whispered him somewhat, whereupon he appointed me for three months hence; and I am fearful lest the Vizier be a man of evil disposition, who will change the King’s mind.”

When Alaeddin heard his mother’s words and how the Sultan had appointed her for three months [thence], his heart was lightened and he rejoiced with an exceeding