The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction - Volume 14, No. 404, December 12, 1829 by Various
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rocks, leading to a large apartment, in which were deposited the spoils
which a century of plunder had contributed to accumulate. Whilst feasting his eyes on the rich piles of jewellery, and reviewing the bags of gold which everywhere presented themselves, his eyes met the features of a female. He could not be mistaken--he looked again as she advanced nearer the light--it was the beauteous Ada, still young and lovely! Bagdad did not possess such a maiden, nor did poet ever paint a fairer form! Abad thought her nothing inferior to the Houris of Paradise. She fulfilled every expectation through a long and virtuous life, during which time they enjoyed the ill-gotten wealth of the ranger band; and, although the splendour of their living was exceeded only by that of the Caliph's, they were bountiful to their dependents: they built an asylum for the destitute--were universally beloved and respected--and their magnificence was only surpassed by their benevolence! CYMBELINE. * * * * * OLD POETS. * * * * * SHAME. |
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