VIII.

"Their Sultaun, Scheik, remains at home

Within his palace walls:

He sends a Pasha in his stead

To brave the bolts and balls.

He was not there. An Aga burst

For him through Atlas' hold.

Yet I can show thee somewhat too.

A Frankish Cavalier

Told me his effigy was stamped

Upon this medal here--

He gave me with others

For an Arab steed I sold."

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