chiefs of the state were all with the Sultan, so they might be
present at the bridal--arose and rubbed the lamp; whereupon the
genie presented himself and said to him, "O my lord, seek what
thou wilt, for that I am before thee, at thy service." Quoth
Alaeddin, "I purpose presently to go to the Sultan's palace, and
to-day is the wedding; wherefore I have occasion for ten thousand
diners, which I will have thee bring me." The slave was absent
the twinkling of an eye and returned to him with the money;
whereupon Alaeddin arose and taking horse, with his mamelukes
behind him and before him, rode to the palace, scattering gold
upon the folk, as he passed, so that they were fulfilled with the
love of him and the greatness of his munificence. [FN#484] When he
came to the palace and the Amirs and eunuchs and soldiers, who
were standing awaiting him, saw him, they hastened forthright to
the Sultan and told him; whereupon he arose and coming to meet
him, embraced him and kissed him; then he took him by the hand
and carried him into the palace. where he sat down and seated him
on his right hand.

Now the city was all adorned and the instruments [of music] were
smiting in the palace and the singing-women singing. Then the
Sultan trade serve the morning-meal; so the slaves and mamelukes
hastened to spread the table and it was such as kings might take
example by. [FN#485] The Sultan sat with Alaeddin and the officers
of state and the chiefs of the realm and they ate and drank till
they were satisfied; and great was the rejoicing in the palace
and the city. Glad were all the chiefs of the state and the folk
rejoiced in all the realm, whilst there came from far regions the
notables of the provinces and the governors of the cities, so
they might see Alaeddin's wedding and his bride-feast. The Sultan