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man and arrived at his mansion among the tombs. The Shah there beheld an infant fair as the circle of the moon and a lady beautiful as the beams of the Sun lying lifeless on the ground. He uttered a profound sigh and began to express his gratitude when his attention was attracted from the distress of Diu Faz by the ancient man who arose and saluted him.

The Shah said [,] “Alas! What is this which you have done?”

The ancient man said [, “] Their destiny has come to pass.”

[“]Is there no remedy[?”] said the Shah [, “] for this man who has resigned himself to worse than destruction.

“The remedy does not depend on me,” said the ancient man, “but a venerable sage resides on that mountain. If he can be prevailed on to come hither, he may take pity on your situation and offer up intercessory prayers for you. Perhaps too God may grant his prayer and restore these to life.” The Shah was enchanted with the thought and instantly set out for the mountain which he soon reached and ascended. There the voice of a person unseen reached his ear, [saying]