ABSTRACT

Unpierced, in number seventy-five, besides A cup of lapis-lazuli containing Three score of topazes and on the top Ten ruby signet-rings. These he delivered To those in waiting with his benisons. They reached the camp-enclosure of the Sháh With all these gifts and offerings. Sikandar Saluted and received the monarch well, And seated him beside the throne, and heThe monarch of Yaman-blessed him and said :— " Be victor with thy troops. 'Twill give me joy If thou wilt sojourn with me for two months That Sháh and host may rest them from the road."