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FERISHTAH'S FANCIES.
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3. SHAH ABBAS.

Anyhow, once full Dervish, youngsters came To gather up his own words, 'neath a rock Or else a palm, by pleasant Nishapur.
Said someone, as Ferishtah paused abrupt, Reading a certain passage from the roll Wherein is treated of Lord Ali's life: "Master, explain this incongruity! When I dared question 'It is beautiful, But is it true?'—thy answer was 'In truth
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