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FERISHTAH'S FANCIES.
Still the Shah's subject, found himself beforeIspahan palace-gate. As duty bade,He enters in the courts, will, if he may,See so much glory as befits a slaveWho only comes, of mind to testifyHow great and good is shown our lord the Shah.In he walks, round he casts his eyes about,Looks up and down, admires to heart's content,Ascends the gallery, tries door and door,None says his reverence nay: peeps in at each,Wonders at all the unimagined use,Gold here and jewels there,—so vast, that hall—So perfect yon pavilion!-lamps aboveBidding look up from luxuries below,―Evermore wonder topping wonder,—last—
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