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he sultan Khosrouschah, in short, conceived so great a
kindness for the two princes, that he invited them, at that time,
to go and make him a visit; to which Prince Bahman replied,
Your majesty does us an honour we do not deserve, and
therefore we beg you will excuse us.
The sultan, who could not comprehend what reason the princes

could have to refuse this token of his favour, asked and pressed
them to tell him why they excused themselves. Sir, said Prince
Bahman, we have a sister, with whom we live in so perfect an
union, that we act nothing before we consult her, nor she any
thing without asking our advice. I commend your brotherly
agreement, answered the sultan; consult your sister, and meet
me here to-morrow a-hunting, and give me an answer.
The princes went home, but not only forgot to speak of their
adventure in meeting the sultan, and hunting with him, but to

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