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In his heart he longed to be in Constantinople–Islam, it was clear, would lend him no ear; Christendom might be more amenable.
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“Room for the Royal Hadji–for the Prince of India!” the guide yelled. “There are no poor where he is–make way!”
A thousand eyes sought the noble pilgrim; and as a path opened for him, a score of Zem-Zemis refilled their earthen cups with the bitter water afresh. A Prince of Hind did not come to them every day.
He tasted from a cup–his followers drank–and when the party turned away there were jars paid for to help all the blind in the caravan back to healthful vision.
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