But Harun came, and all was bright.

Again the sun shoots forth his rays,
Nature is deck'd in beauty's robe--
For mighty Harun's sceptre sways,
And Yahia's arm sustains the globe.

_Isaac Almousely_.

[12] Isaac Almousely is considered by the Orientals as the most
celebrated musician that ever flourished in the world. He was born
in Persia, but having resided almost entirely at Mousel, he is
generally supposed to have been a native of that place.


THE RUIN OF BARMECIDES[13]

No, Barmec! Time hath never shown
So sad a change of wayward fate;
Nor sorrowing mortals ever known
A grief so true, a loss so great.

Spouse of the world! Thy soothing breast
Did balm to every woe afford;
And now no more by thee caress'd,
The widow'd world bewails her Lord.

[13] The family of Barmec was one of the most illustrious in the
East. They were descended from the ancient kings of Persia, and
possessed immense property in various countries; they derived still