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... masters , bringing red - hot charcoal to light them . Selim however refreshed his voice with a mighty draught of sherbet , brushing away his long beard from his mouth , and said , " Now listen to the Story of the Caliph Stork . " THE ...
... masters , bringing red - hot charcoal to light them . Selim however refreshed his voice with a mighty draught of sherbet , brushing away his long beard from his mouth , and said , " Now listen to the Story of the Caliph Stork . " THE ...
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... master and answered : " Master ! whether I assume a grave appearance I know not , but down below in the palace stands a pedlar who has such fine wares that it vexes me that I have no money to spare . " The Caliph , who had long desired ...
... master and answered : " Master ! whether I assume a grave appearance I know not , but down below in the palace stands a pedlar who has such fine wares that it vexes me that I have no money to spare . " The Caliph , who had long desired ...
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... Master ! long time he looked at the writing ; suddenly , however , he exclaimed : " That is Latin , O Master , or let me be hung ! " " Say what it means , " demanded the Caliph , " if it is Latin . " For a Selim began to translate ...
... Master ! long time he looked at the writing ; suddenly , however , he exclaimed : " That is Latin , O Master , or let me be hung ! " " Say what it means , " demanded the Caliph , " if it is Latin . " For a Selim began to translate ...
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... Master , " said the Grand Vizier , " this long - legged pair are now having a pleasant talk . How would it be if we turned into storks ? " " Wisely spoken , " replied the Caliph . But first , let us consider once more how we may become ...
... Master , " said the Grand Vizier , " this long - legged pair are now having a pleasant talk . How would it be if we turned into storks ? " " Wisely spoken , " replied the Caliph . But first , let us consider once more how we may become ...
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... Master ! " sighed the Grand Vizier after a couple of hours ' flight ; " with your leave I can hold out no longer , you fly too swiftly for me ! Besides , it is dark already , and we should do well to seek shelter for the night ...
... Master ! " sighed the Grand Vizier after a couple of hours ' flight ; " with your leave I can hold out no longer , you fly too swiftly for me ! Besides , it is dark already , and we should do well to seek shelter for the night ...
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