Page 50 - Aladdin, or, The wonderful lamp

Early the next morning the Genius ap­

peared ; “ Sir,” said he, “ your palace
Is finished, come and see if it is as

you wish.” Then in a moment Aladdin
found himself transported thither j he

found it far more beautiful than even
he had hoped for, and perfect in every
part* “ Genius,” said Aladdin, “ there

is one thing left to be wished for j and
that is to have a carpet of the finest

velvet, laid from the Sultan’s gate up
to this door, for the Princess to walk

upon.” And in a moment it was done.
Words cannot paint. the astonishment

of the Sultan and ail his household at
seeing this gorgeous palace shining in