It seems that it differed from "the Daughter
of the Voice" in more respects than one, since it was not only extremely
noisy, but, as it would appear, quite unintelligible except to the
individual who had an interest in the interpretation, an ingenious
one, I confess. When I enter upon my functions as your highness's
chamberlain, I will at least guarantee that your slumbers shall not be
disturbed either by spirits or more unwelcome visitors.'
'Enter upon them at once, good Honain. How fares my Persian rose to-day,
my sweet Schirene?'
'Feeding on your image in your absence. She spares no word to me, I do
assure your highness.'
'Nay, nay, we know you are a general favourite with the sex, Honain.
I'faith I'm jealous.'
'I would your highness had cause,' said Honain, demurely.
The approaching marriage between the King of the Hebrews and the
Princess of Bagdad was published throughout Asia. Preparations were made
on the plain of the Tigris for the great rejoicing. Whole forests
were felled to provide materials for the buildings and fuel for the
banqueting. All the governors of provinces and cities, all the chief
officers and nobility of both nations, were specially invited, and daily
arrived in state at Bagdad.
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