The World's Great Classics, Volume 31Colonial Press, 1899 |
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Page 12
... thee ! " The just God beheld this foolish pride and vanity with displeasure , and , as a punishment , cast him from the gov- ernment of an empire into a state of utter degradation and misery . All looked upon the throne , and heard and ...
... thee ! " The just God beheld this foolish pride and vanity with displeasure , and , as a punishment , cast him from the gov- ernment of an empire into a state of utter degradation and misery . All looked upon the throne , and heard and ...
Page 13
... robes of sovereignty are ready , and better adapted for thee . " The youth in agony of mind , Heard whata the stranger now designed ; Could crime like this be understood ! The shedding of THE SHAH NÁMEH 13 Mirtás-Tází, and His Son Zohák.
... robes of sovereignty are ready , and better adapted for thee . " The youth in agony of mind , Heard whata the stranger now designed ; Could crime like this be understood ! The shedding of THE SHAH NÁMEH 13 Mirtás-Tází, and His Son Zohák.
Page 18
... thee underneath These shady bowers ; if wine can make thee glad , Enter this pleasant place , and drink thy fill . ” Whilst the damsel was still speaking and inviting Jemshid into the garden , he looked at her thoughtfully , and ...
... thee underneath These shady bowers ; if wine can make thee glad , Enter this pleasant place , and drink thy fill . ” Whilst the damsel was still speaking and inviting Jemshid into the garden , he looked at her thoughtfully , and ...
Page 22
... thee at first sight : then wherefore this denial of the truth ? Many kings have solicited my hand in marriage , but all have been rejected , as I am destined to be thine , and united to no other . " Dismissing now all her at- tendants ...
... thee at first sight : then wherefore this denial of the truth ? Many kings have solicited my hand in marriage , but all have been rejected , as I am destined to be thine , and united to no other . " Dismissing now all her at- tendants ...
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... thee ? I who still love thee better than my life ? " Jemshid found it impossible to resist the damsel's incessant entreaties and persuasive tenderness , mingled as they were with tears of sorrow . Vanquished thus by the warmth of her ...
... thee ? I who still love thee better than my life ? " Jemshid found it impossible to resist the damsel's incessant entreaties and persuasive tenderness , mingled as they were with tears of sorrow . Vanquished thus by the warmth of her ...
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