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And caressing (?) what time the sun the Rum advanced against the kingdom of Mugrub and the sable monarch of Languibar (?) introduced the moon the evening fornd them with their arms mutually entwined a round (sic) each others necks and Melech Mahommed repeating to himself I am thine and thow art mine Affection never equalled thine

The languid Narcissus like eye of Gheti Afroz gradually yielded to slumber and she fell a sleep (sic) on the sopha with Melech Mohammed at her side Every one had now retired and a part of the night was passed but Melech Mohammed remained devoid of rest FRom after Kifs (?) and perceived that Gheti Afroz was immersed in profound sleep and in an unguarded position Bless sweet flower of wine he cries That seals so sound her lovely eyes

Unable to restrain himself he stretched out his hand and laid hold of the girdle of desire That instant the fair awaked (sic) and opened her sidetious (sic) tempting eyes and