I prayed him to perform his promise, and told him how much I was struck by the frightful desolation which I had seen in the city.
“Lady,” said the young man, “have patience for a moment.” At these words he shut the Koraun, put it into a rich case, and laid it in the niche. I took that opportunity to observe him, and perceiving in him so much good nature and beauty, I felt emotions I had never known before. He made me sit down by him,
I prayed him to perform his promise, and told him how much I was struck by the frightful desolation which I had seen in the city.
“Lady,” said the young man, “have patience for a moment.” At these words he shut the Koraun, put it into a rich case, and laid it in the niche. I took that opportunity to observe him, and perceiving in him so much good nature and beauty, I felt emotions I had never known before. He made me sit down by him,
