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nation, I am afraid I should not be found much wiser than others.

When he had said thus, I approached Gelanor, and embraced him with the most respectful affection. O, my father! said I, I cannot express my admiration; you are a true philosopher, and I shall ever honour, shall eternally respect all those who resemble you.

Some days after this conversation I determined to obliterate the inscription from the gates of my palace. I then quitted Gelanor and Zunio, and, without telling them my project, guided by that curiosity Zumio had inspired, departed for the kingdom of the princess Arpalisa. Fearing Zumio's indiscretion, I would neither take him with me, nor impart my design.

I soon came to this celebrated princess, who would not receive me till evening; and I was then introduced into a superb saloon, lighted in a most agreeable manner; the wax lights were all under glasses covered with white gauze, or set in vases of alabaster: which artifice produced a softness somewhat

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