Scripto | Transcribe Page

she cried Come away You are welcome I am glad to see that you have not forget me She gave him a seat on her own cushion and enquired after his adventures. He produced jewells and presented them in the most respectful manner She gave them to her steward saying well well but Melech Mahommed when did you get rid of the form of a water bird” Fetching a deep sigh he answered—

          Wound on wound and grief on grief
          And still to sigh without relief
          Must be the hapless lover’s part
          I fence your beauty pierce his heart

But it is yourself said she casting her arms round his neck who have brought all these woes on your own head and how can I prevent them and added with an embrace.

         To kiss my hands and kiss my feet
         For true love is no longer meet
         Now to my glowing lips aspire
         But there but there restrain desire

He protested that the honour equally exceeded his deserts and his expectations Goblets of ruby were then ushered in by the silver-featured cupbearers bustling and jingling the glasses to show their alacrity

                                                                                  and