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NHG-P.757.027
28 Oct 1757:11,12 (56)
. . . [100 lines, 11 lines about the death of "Genghis Can,"
and the subsequent pleasure-seeking behavior of his son
Almamoulin]
He therefore returned to Samarcand, and set open his doors
to all those whom idleness send forth in search of pleasure.
His tables were always covered with delicacies; wine of
every vintage sparkled in his bowls, and his lamps scattered
perfumes. The sound of the lute and the voice of the
singer chaced away sadness; every hour was crouded with
pleasure, and the day ended and began with feasts and dances
and revelry and merriment. Almamoulin cried out, "I have
at last found the use of riches: I am surrounded by friends
who view my greatness without envy, and I enjoy at once the
raptures of popularity and the safety of an obscure station.
What trouble can he feel whom all see studious to please,
that they may be repaid with pleasure? What danger can he
dread to whom every man is a friend?" . . . [44 more lines
about Almamoulin's subsequent arrest, complete with moral.]
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