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Greetings and salutations! Across many centuries I speak to you. My name is Scheherazade.
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The Evil Magician calls his servant, Esmerelda! Yes, yes, that is so. You must look into the future for me.
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You must find someone who will give the treasure into your hands. He is a boy named Aladdin.
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Beware of anger. A moment of anger may cost you much.
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When I possess that treasure no man on earth will be more powerful than I!
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Punjab, you must go to the street of the clothing makers, and find out all you can about a boy named Aladdin.
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If I were a great lord of the city, I would ride through the streets during the day, and fling shining coins at the people. Aladdin, Lord of Baghdad!
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Aladdin! Where have you been? Remember, you promised to go to the market for me today.
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It's such a beautiful spring day. I can hear voices from the street, but I can't see anything over the palace walls.
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He's a strange man, this Master Ayubb, don't you think Marizaydah? Well, maybe. I never really thought about it.
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Ah, my daughter! And how are you on this lovely afternoon, my dear?
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Oh, Master Ayubb, how wonderful to see you!
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Was not your father, Mustapha, the tailor? Yes, sir. He was. Ahhhh! I am your uncle!
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Mother! I've just met a man who says he is my uncle. He sends regards to you and also these gold coins.
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We shall entertain him well. We can use these coins to provide a good supper for your long lost uncle.
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Father, do you trust Master Ayubb? Of course I trust him.
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Father, I do not like Master Ayubb. Master Ayubb is my trusted advisor. You must never speak so again!
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Aladdin looks like my dear brother, his father. Yes, dear brother-in-law, but alas, he does not possess his father's ability for good honest work.
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Tomorrow morning, Aladdin, you and I will venture into the city. We'll see what can be done for you. Perhaps you'd like a shop of your own. Yes, sir!
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He loves me... he loves me not... Oh, what's the use! Master Ayubb is never going to notice me.
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What do you want, Punjab? Marizaydah, why don't you just forget about Master Ayubb?
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I wish Master Ayubb would go back where he came from. Then maybe Marizaydah will pay attention to me!
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The following morning the Magician took Aladdin into the city. He led Aladdin further and further from the city - toward the cave of the Enchanted Treasure...
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In this cavern you will find a great treasure. There you will find a lamp. You will bring this lamp to me.
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Bring me the lamp! Uncle, I cannot. My hands are too full. Help me. You fool! You can stay in the cave forever!
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He's closed the entrance-way. I'm locked in here. This is an ordinary, dusty lamp. What's happening? The lamp! It must be - magic!
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Yes, Master, what wouldst thou have? I am ready to obey thee. Whoever you are would you deliver me from this cave?
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