THE APPLE OF YOUTH

There once lived a king who had five daughters and no sons. They grew up.

He wanted them to marry, but they would not have any of the young men of

the city. A youth came from a far country and stood under the castle,

beneath the window of the youngest daughter. She saw him, and told her

father she would marry him.

"Bring him in," said the King.

"He will come to-morrow."

"God be praised," said the King, "that you are pleased with us."

Moorish Literature Comprising Romantic Ballads, Tales of the Berbers, Stories of the Kabyles, Folk-Lore, and National Traditions · 第 181 / 228 题