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 said the Soldan, it is no heavier than another hat; whereupon he gave it into his hands, and bid him put it on his head, asking him if he felt other wise: Fortunatus did not think it had been so light not supposed he would have set it upon his head, with that he suddenly wished himself in his ship (which was then under sail) to return into his own country; the Soldan looking out at his window, and seeing the ship under sail, was extremely angry, and commanded his men to bring him back; threatening if they did not take him, to put them to death; but all in vain, Fortunatus was too quick for them and arrived safe in his own country, with his ship laden with rich goods. He was now joyfully received of his wife and two sons, and the citizens of Famagosta. Fortunatus having travelled over most part of the world, wanting nothing of worldly riches that his heart could wish, he began to consider the advancement of his children.

He then maintained a princely court, providing masters and learned men to instruct his children in all manner of learning and feats of chivalry, whereof