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269 those of understanding.’ Thus did this weak woman restore to that man his life and good on the easiest wise. Nor,” added the vizier, “is this more extraordinary than the story of the credulous husband.”

When the king heard this story, he said, “How like is this to our own case!” Then he bade the vizier retire to his lodging; so he withdrew to his house and on the morrow he abode at home [till the king should summon him to his presence.]