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for the things you mention, to oblige us to endeavour to get
them; but if you had not, we might: I am persuaded my brother

is of my opinion; and therefore we ought to undertake this
request, as you call it, for the importance and singularity, if it
deserves that name; and I will take that charge upon myself: tell
me only the place, and the way to it, and I will defer my
journey no longer than till to-morrow.
Brother, said Prince Perviz, it is not convenient that you, who
are the prop and stay of the family, should be absent so long; I

desire my sister would join with me to oblige you to abandon
your design, and think well of my going: I hope I may be able to
acquit myself as well, and things will be more in order at home.
I am persuaded, brother, of your good will, replied Prince
Bahman, and that you will acquit yourself as well, or better,
than me in this journey; but it is a thing I have resolved on, and
will do, and I have no occasion to recommend to you the
necessity of staying at home with our sister. The remainder of
that day he spent in making provisions for his journey, and

informing himself from the princess of the directions the
devotee left her, that he might not miss his way.
The next morning early, Prince Bahman took horse, and
Princess Parizade, who would see him set out, embraced, and
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