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each sort, nevertheless tempted him .to
gather some of each ; and he took so
many of every colour that he filled both

his pockets, as well as his two new
purses that the magician had bought for

him, at the time he made him a present
of his new dress; and as his pockets,

which were already, full, could not hold
his two purses,, he fastened them on
each side of his girdle, or sash, and also

wrapped some in its folds, as it was of
silk, and made very full. In this manner

he carried them so that they could not
fall out. He did not even forget to fill

his bosom quite full, between his robe
and shirt.
Laden in this manner with the most

immense treasure, though ignorant of its
value, Aladdin made haste through the

three - halls, in order that he might not
make the African magician wait too long.
Having passed through them with the

same caution as before, he began to
ascend the steps he had come down, and

reached the entrance of the cave, where
the magician was impatiently waiting for

him. As soon as Aladdin perceived him
he called out, “ Give me your hand,