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But whatever happen I will bear patiently with thee in memory of

the much kindness thy father shewed me." "By Allah," cried I, "O

thou with tongue long as the tail of a jackass, thou persistest

in pestering me with thy prate and thou becomest more longsome in

thy long speeches, when all I want of thee is to shave my head

and wend thy way!" Then he lathered my head saying, "I perceive

thou art vexed with me, but I will not take it ill of thee, for

thy wit is weak and thou art but a laddy: it was only yesterday I

used to take thee on my shoulder[FN#615] and carry thee to

school.' "O my brother," said I, "for Allah's sake do what I want

and go thy gait!" And I rent my garments.[FN#616] When he saw me

do this he took the razor and fell to sharpening it and gave not

over stropping it until my senses were well nigh leaving me.