The Arabian Nights

which they agreed to observe; and after we had made them sit at table with us, they in their own way entertained us with a concert of music. At this time we heard knocking at our gate. This proceeded from three merchants of Moussol, men of good appearance, who begged the same favour which the calenders had obtained before.

We consented upon the same conditions, but neither of them kept their promise. Though we had power, as well as justice on our side,


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which they agreed to observe; and after we had made them sit at table with us, they in their own way entertained us with a concert of music. At this time we heard knocking at our gate. This proceeded from three merchants of Moussol, men of good appearance, who begged the same favour which the calenders had obtained before.

We consented upon the same conditions, but neither of them kept their promise. Though we had power, as well as justice on our side,


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