Page 192 - Child's own book

I am in earnest, take thy nets and follow me.-' lVhcn they
came to the side of a pond, the grnie says to the fisherman,
u Cast thy nets and catch fish.” The fisherman did not doubt
to catch some, because hesawa great number in the pond ; but
he was extremely surprised when he found they were of four
colours ; that is to say, white, red, blue, and yellow. lie threw
in his nets arid brought out one of caeh colour. Having never

seen the like, he could not but admire them ; and, judging
that he might get a considerable sum for them, he was very
joyful. u Carry those fish/’ says the genie to him, ‘‘■and pre­
sent them to thy sultan; he will give you more money for
them than ever you had in your life. You may come every
day to fish in this pond ; and I give thee warning not to throw
in thy nets above once a day, otherwise you will repent it.
Take heed, and remember my advice; if you follow it exactly,