Note 22
The Book Of The THOUSAND NIGHTS AND A NIGHT
Probably she proposed to "Judith" the King. These learned and clever young ladies are very dangerous in the East.
…rriage to this King Shahryar; either I shall live or I shall be a ransom for the virgin daughters of Moslems and the cause of their deliverance from his hands and thine."[FN#22] "Allah upon thee!" cried he in wrath exceeding that lacked no feeding, "O scanty of wit, expose not thy life to such peril! How durst thou address me in words so wide from wisdom and un far from foolishness? Know that one who lacketh experience in worl…
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