The Arabian Nights

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,


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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,


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