Penny Dreadfuls, 1889 · page 172 of 199
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~ THRE KING'S TALISMAN. — 163 but at length he came, and in his hand he bore a large casket of sandal wood bound with brazen bands and secured by a strong lock. ‘‘Here, Noureddin,” he said, ‘‘it is yours; take it, and make the most of it.” The youth took the heavy casket, placed it upon the rock at his feet, then turned the key in its lock and threw back the lid. A moment he gazed upon the treasures thus re- vealed, and pes placing his hand upon his brow, he mur- mured: ‘¢Great God, in whom I trust, do I see aright, or is it some phantasy that floats before mine eyes?” = , (EMME OKOOLES (E(0) Bar