The Arabian Nights

or look upon myself as deserving of the distinction.

No, I shall always look upon myself as one of your most humble slaves.” When he had spoken these words he would have returned the money he had received, but Zobeide ordered him to keep it.

“What we have once given,” said she, “to reward those who have served us, we never take back. My friend, in consenting to your staying with us, I must forewarn you, that it is not the only


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or look upon myself as deserving of the distinction.

No, I shall always look upon myself as one of your most humble slaves.” When he had spoken these words he would have returned the money he had received, but Zobeide ordered him to keep it.

“What we have once given,” said she, “to reward those who have served us, we never take back. My friend, in consenting to your staying with us, I must forewarn you, that it is not the only


369 of 6676