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 In a short time the Turks returned, having not been able to reach the enemy. The princess burst out into new lamentations, and Rasselas could scarcely forbear to reproach them with cowardice; but Imlac was of opinion, that the escape of the Arabs was no addition to their misfortune, for, perhaps, they would have killed their captives rather than, have resigned them.

HERE was nothing to be hoped from longer stay. They returned to Cairo repenting of their curiosity, Rh