THE
PALACE OF TRUTH.
A MORAL TALE.
The charming queen Altemira married the most beautiful of all the genii, the amiable and tender Phanor. The evening of the bridalday, the queen was very desirous the genius should conduct her to his palace. Phanor sighed, and, tenderly regarding Altemira, said, I abandon it for your sake. You reign over faithful subjects, and over my heart; let that empire content you. It is not possible I should take you to my palace; but, since you cannot inhabit it, I shall return thither no more; and do not ask me farther.
How, my lord! interrupted Altemira, must I never see your palace?
I dare flatter myself, replied Phanor, smiling, you will one day see it.
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