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bring himself to believe this statement. He said, “Since
you are the same person, go and call your wife here instantly,
that we may satisfy ourselves, by ocular proof, of the
truth of your story.” Whereupon he shouted to his wife,
“My dear wife! I pray you do not delay joining me here
in the presence of our sovereign and his noble councillors
and retainers, as they are very anxious to see you.” No
sooner did she hear the voice of her husband than she
made her appearance, her beauty, as if purified by fire,
appearing still more attractive, which, with the graceful
and sylph-like form she possessed, threw the whole court
into an ecstacy of delight, so much so that each and all fell
passionately in love with her. The king was mightily
pleased with this delightful vision. He immediately ordered
his treasurer to pay to the owner of so much beauty and
attraction as much money as he required, and other pre-
sents, such as rich suits of apparel, ornaments, jewels, &c.
In addition to all this, he was allowed to perform his plays
within the city without let or hindrance, and for as long a
time as he might think proper. The ministers, nobles,
and all the wealthier portion of the community, awarded
him dresses of honor according to their respective rank and
ability ; many of the poorer citizens also came forward and
contributed their share towards increasing the riches that
were showered upon this fortunate Bahooroopee, who was
compelled to call in assistance to remove the wealth he had
acquired in so short a period from the palace. He soon
after retired to his dwelling, and the king's council dissolved.
The Bahooroopee was transported with joy at the sudden
and unexpected turn his fortune had taken. From being
one of the most destitute of the human kind, he was now
possessed of wealth and affluence, and could command the
friendship even of the great and powerful. On his return
to the humble dwelling of former days, he went to the
parrot, who had been instrumental in enriching him far
beyond his most unbounded wishes, and renewed his thanks
and professions of perpetual friendship, after throwing him-
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