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that winch. 1 declared to the sultan, and that alone/'— “ Rash
m ortal1* replied the youth, “ reflect once more before you
receive the fatal boon; for, once granted, yon will wish in. vain
to have it recalled/’— “ W hat can I have to fear/' demanded
Nourjahad, “ when 1 am possessed of endless riches, and
Immortality ? 114 Your own passions,” replied the youth* “ I
will submit to all the evils they may inflict,” said he> “ give me
but the means of gratifying them to their full extent/’— cc Take

thy wish ! * cried the genius with a look of disdain and discon­
tent, “ The contents of this phial bestow immortality upon
thee, and to-morrow’s sun. heholds thee richer than all the kings
of the East.” Nourjahad eagerly stretched his hand to receive
a vessel of gold enriched with precious stones. ** Hold 1* critid
the youth; there is one condition annexed to this dangerous
gift. You will live to eternity; but you will be subject tofxtsof
deep sleep, which will last for months* for years; nay, perhaps
for a whole century.”— 16 Horrible ! ** cried Nouijahad. It &
worth considering,” said the genius; €t decide not too hastily i