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.
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
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
