Tales by Wilhelm Hauff |
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... already sounded in the distance . dense cloud of dust which preceded it announced its approach , and whenever a breeze parted the cloud , glitter- ing arms and bright dresses dazzled the eye . In this way the caravan presented itself to ...
... already sounded in the distance . dense cloud of dust which preceded it announced its approach , and whenever a breeze parted the cloud , glitter- ing arms and bright dresses dazzled the eye . In this way the caravan presented itself to ...
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... already the Grand Vizier appeared as ordered , to accompany him on his walk . The Caliph put the box with the magic powder in his girdle , and after having ordered his suite to remain behind , he and the Grand Vizier set out alone on ...
... already the Grand Vizier appeared as ordered , to accompany him on his walk . The Caliph put the box with the magic powder in his girdle , and after having ordered his suite to remain behind , he and the Grand Vizier set out alone on ...
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... already , and we should do well to seek shelter for the night . " Chasid listened to the request of his servant ; and seeing beneath them in the valley some ruins which promised a lodging , they flew towards it . The place where they ...
... already , and we should do well to seek shelter for the night . " Chasid listened to the request of his servant ; and seeing beneath them in the valley some ruins which promised a lodging , they flew towards it . The place where they ...
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... already know . When the Caliph had related his story to the owl she thanked him , and said : " Now also listen to my tale , and learn how I am no less unlucky than thyself . My father is the king of the Indies ; I , his only unhappy ...
... already know . When the Caliph had related his story to the owl she thanked him , and said : " Now also listen to my tale , and learn how I am no less unlucky than thyself . My father is the king of the Indies ; I , his only unhappy ...
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... already passed ere they rose again , and they unanimously resolved to await here the evening . After they had eaten together , they once more drew nearer to each other , and the young merchant turned to the eldest and said : " Selim ...
... already passed ere they rose again , and they unanimously resolved to await here the evening . After they had eaten together , they once more drew nearer to each other , and the young merchant turned to the eldest and said : " Selim ...
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