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form to bring the ruby coloured wine for a guest was came. Ruh Afza had an apple in her hand which she presented to him. Gheti Afroz said “Why are you angry at our guest that you present him with an apple. He who stomachs an apple must be angry indeed said Ruh Afza. Better however it were a quince said Gheti Afroz and immediately a quince as a sign of welcome was presented to Meleck Mahommed. Still however my brothers confusion prevented him from entering on conversation till the ruby wine that foe to modesty was handed round in silver goblets. Ruh Afza acted the cup bearer and when she had presented ten goblets to Meleck Mahommed he became a little more tranquil. Gheti Afroz then looking him in the face said How do you now guess I will make you a present of your fair cup bearer.” The object of my devotion is single and sufficient said he I can receive no other.” Gheti Afroz was pleased and said I am glad to find your affection so refined and shall be happy to see you some days in this company but man is an impatient creature and from his impatience result many misfortunes which he is very apt to lay to our charge so you had better take Ruh Afza as a remedy of

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