However, before you undertake so great a voyage, I would have
you perfectly recovered, and then we will take such measures as are
necessary. Think then immediately of the recovery of your health.'
This discourse had a marvellous effect on the prince. He found such
great relief that he felt he had strength to rise, and begged leave
of his father to dress himself, with such an air as gave the old
king incredible pleasure.
The king could not refrain from embracing Marzavan, without
inquiring into the means he had used to produce this wonderful
effect, and soon after went out of the prince's chamber with the
grand vizier to publish this agreeable news. He ordered public
rejoicings for several days together, and gave great largesses to
his officers and the people, alms to the poor, and caused the
prisoners to be set at liberty throughout his kingdom. The joy was
soon general in the capital and every corner of his dominions.
Prince Camaralzaman, though extremely weakened by almost continual
want of sleep and long abstinence from almost all food, soon
recovered his health. When he found himself in a condition to
undertake the voyage, he took Marzavan aside, and said, 'Dear
Marzavan, it is now time to perform the promise you have made me.
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