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Each took what he wanted and they buried the rest in a corner of

the room. Then they set on food and sat down, to eat. Presently

my brother, hearing a strange pair of jaws munching by his

side,[FN#651] said to his friends, "There is a stranger amongst

us;" and, putting forth his hand, caught hold of that of the

house master. Thereupon all fell on him and beat him;[FN#652] and

when tired of belabouring him they shouted, "O ye Moslems!