No doubt he will grant your request;
when he has done so, order two good horses to be got ready, one to
mount, the other to change, and leave the rest to me.'
Next day Prince Camaralzarnan took his opportunity. He told the
king he was desirous to take the air, and, if he pleased, would go
and hunt for two or three days with Marzavan. The king gave his
consent, but bade him be sure not to stay out above one night,
since too much exercise at first might impair his health, and a too
long absence create his majesty uneasiness. He then ordered him to
choose the best horses in his stable, and himself took particular
care that nothing should be wanting. When all was ready, his
majesty embraced the prince, and having recommended the care of him
to Marzavan, he let him go. Prince Camaralzaman and Marzavan were
soon mounted, when, to amuse the two grooms that led the fresh
horses, they made as if they would hunt, and so got as far off the
city and out of the road as was possible. When night began to
approach, they alighted at a caravansera or inn, where they supped,
and slept till about midnight; then Marzavan awakened the prince
without awakening the grooms, and desired his highness to let him
have his suit, and to take another for himself, which was brought
in his baggage.
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