disguised themselves so that they could not be known, and went out all three together.
They passed through several places, and by several markets. As they entered a small street, they perceived by the light of the moon, a tall man, with a white beard, who carried nets on his head, and a staff in his hand. “To judge from his appearance,”
said the caliph, “that old man is not rich; let us go to him and inquire into his circumstances.” “Honest man,
disguised themselves so that they could not be known, and went out all three together.
They passed through several places, and by several markets. As they entered a small street, they perceived by the light of the moon, a tall man, with a white beard, who carried nets on his head, and a staff in his hand. “To judge from his appearance,”
said the caliph, “that old man is not rich; let us go to him and inquire into his circumstances.” “Honest man,