was often obliged to converse with Cogia Houssain, he soon made them acquainted with him. He strove to cultivate his friendship, more particularly when, two or three days after he was settled, he recognized Ali Baba, who came to see his son, and stopped to talk with him as he was accustomed to do; and when he was gone, he learnt from his son who he was. He increased his assiduities, caressed him after the most engaging manner, made him some small presents, and often asked him to dine and sup with him: and treated him very handsomely.
Ali Baba’s son did not care to lie under such obligation to Cogia Houssian without making the like return; but was so much straitened for want of room in his house, that he could not entertain him so well as he wished: and therefore acquainted his father Ali Baba with his intention, and told, him that it did not look well for him to receive such favours from Cogia Houssain without inviting him again.
Ali Baba, with great pleasure, took the feat upon himself. Son, said he, to-morrow, Friday which is a day that the shops of such great merchants as Cogia Houssian and yourself are shut, get him to take a walk with you after dinner, and as you come back, pass by, my door, and call in. It will look better to have it happen accident-
