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194 At this the treasurer wept, till his beard was wet, whilst Asaad’s eyes filled with tears and he in turn repeated these verses:

Then, with cheeks stained with thick-coming tears, he recited these also:

The days and nights are fashioned for treachery and despite; Yea, they are full of perfidy and knavish craft and sleight.