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Then the Wazir and the whole army came out to meet him in joy and

gladness, for they had given up all hope of ever seeing their

King; and the troops kissed the ground before him and wished him

joy of his safety. He entered and took seat upon his throne and

the Minister came before him and, when acquainted with all that

had befallen the young Prince, he congratulated him on his narrow

escape. When order was restored throughout the land the King gave

largesse to many of his people, and said to the Wazir, "Hither

the Fisherman who brought us the fishes!" So he sent for the man

who had been the first cause of the city and the citizens being

delivered from enchantment and, when he came into the presence,

the Sultan bestowed upon him a dress of honour, and questioned

him of his condition and whether he had children.