The Arabian Nights

then to one where oranges, lemons, and citrons were sold, then to a grocer’s, next to a confectioner’s, and a druggist’s, with my basket upon my head as full as I was able to carry it; then I came hither, where you had the goodness to suffer me to continue till now, a favour that I shall never forget. This, madam, is my history.”

When the porter had done, Zobeide said to him, “Depart, let us see you here no more.” “Madam,” replied the porter,


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then to one where oranges, lemons, and citrons were sold, then to a grocer’s, next to a confectioner’s, and a druggist’s, with my basket upon my head as full as I was able to carry it; then I came hither, where you had the goodness to suffer me to continue till now, a favour that I shall never forget. This, madam, is my history.”

When the porter had done, Zobeide said to him, “Depart, let us see you here no more.” “Madam,” replied the porter,


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