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20 sailed to Alexandria, where he brought such gifts to the Soldan that gained him much favour, and received his, letter for his safe travelling through all his dominions, where he trafficked, and bought many rich goods and jewels.

VIII.

Ortunatus was sumptuously treated by the Soldan, and after supper he desired licence to bestow his gifts on the Soldan's servants, which was granted; then opened he his purse under the table, and gave rich gifts to all of them, according to their degree, insomuch that the Soldan marvelled; and being highly pleased, he told Fortunatus, that for his kindness he would shew him such rarities, that he never saw the like; then brought him to a tower made of marble stone, in the first room was several rich vessels and jewels, with great heaps of silver coined; in the second room, he shewed several vessels of gold, and many chests full of gold