But Prince Bahman urged him to speak, and at last he said: "Sir, I know the way you ask of me, but ...
2011-09-04
The Story of the Three Sisters (1) There was an Emperor of Persia who often walked in disguise thr...
When one is in such great peril, his wits fly fast, and sometimes they fly into safety. The Fisherm...
"And what is that?" asked the Fisherman. "I will let you c hoose the manner of your death. Listen,...
The Fisherman and the Genie There w as once an old Fisherman who was very poor. Every morning he w...
When day appeared, the serpents retired, and I came out of the cave trembling. I can justly say tha...
Then she descended with so much speed that I lost my senses. But when I found my self on the ground...
2011-09-03
Looking over the land, I saw something white, and, coming down, took some of the food I had left, an...
Then I took leave of him, and went aboard the same ship after I had exchanged my goods for products ...
I took delight also in hearing the talk of learned Indians, and withal paid my court to the sovere ...
Thus was I left to the mercy of the waves, for the rest of the day, and the night that follow ed. B...
My father was a rich merchant of good fame. He left me a large estate, which I wasted in riotous li...
As soon as I reached Baghdad, I presented myself before the caliph with the letter and gift. When he...
At the upper end sat a comely, venerable gentleman, with a long white beard, and behind him stood a ...
When my bales were opened in his presence, he marveled at what they contained, above all, at the r ...