Nor was Marzavan
forgotten: the king immediately gave him an honourable post in his
court, and a promise of further advancement; and held continual
feastings for several months, to show his joy.
THE LOSS OF THE TALISMAN.
Soon after his marriage Prince Camaralzaman dreamt one night that
he saw his father Schahzaman on his death-bed, and heard him speak
thus to his attendants: 'My son, my son, whom I so tenderly loved,
has abandoned me.' He awoke with a great sigh, which aroused the
princess, who asked him the cause of it. Next morning the princess
went to her own father, and finding him alone kissed his hand and
thus addressed herself to him: 'Sir, I have a favour to beg of your
majesty; it is that you will give me leave to go with the prince my
husband to see King Schahzaman, my father-in-law.'
'Daughter,' replied the king, 'though I shall be very sorry to part
with you for so long a time, your resolution is worthy of you: go,
child, I give you leave, but on condition that you stay no longer
than a year in King Schahzaman's court.'
The princess communicated the King of China's consent to Prince
Camaralzaman, who was transported with joy to hear it.
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