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purchased a dozen copper ones, which he put into a basket. He
thus proceeded towards Aladdin's palace ; and when he came
near it, he cried, Who'll change old lamps for new ones?” This
strange inquiry attracted a crowd of people and children about
him, who thought he must be mad to give new lamps for old
ones : yet still he continued to exclaim, ‘ Who'll change old
Jamps for new ones ‘This he repeated so often near Aladdin’s
palace, that the princess sent one of her women slaves to know
what the man cried ; Madam,” said the slave, “ I cannot for-

 

 

bear laughing to sce a fool, with a basket full of new lamps on
his arm, asking to exchange for old ones.” Another woman
slave who was present, said, “I know not whether the princess
has observed it, but there is an old lamp upon the cornice ; if
the princess pleases, she may try if this foolish man will give a
Rew one for it.” This was Aladdin’s wonderful lamp, which