490 SINDBAD, THE SAILOR.

One day I saw several men unloading a ship in the harbour ;
and perceived that some of the bales were those which I had
embarked for Balsora, Perceiving the captain, I said to him,
“Captain, I am Sindbad.” He started; “Surely,” said he,
“I and the passengers saw Sindbad swallowed in the waves
many hundred miles from this.” Some others, however, com-
ing up, I was recognised; and the captain then restored me the
bales, with many congratulations. I made a valuable present
to King Mihrage ; who bestowed a rich gift on me in return :
and having made some advantageous purchases, I arrived at
Balsora: where, after I had sold my goods, I found myself
possessed of a hundred thousand sequins. I resolved then to
live in comfort and splendour.—Sindbad having concluded the
account of his first voyage, ordered the musicians to continue
the concert.

THE SECOND VOYAGE OF SINDBAD.

I soon became weary of a quict life in Balsora ; and there-
fore, having purchased commodities, I again went to sea with
some merchants. After having touched at several places, we
landed one day at an uninhabited island. We amused our-
selves in different ways; but I, having taken my wine and
provisions, sat down and fell asleep. When I awoke, I found
that my companions were gone ; and that the ship had sailed.
At first I was dreadfully agitated ; but in a short time I became
more resigned to my fate. I climbed to the top of a very high
tree, and perceived at a distance an object that was very large
and white. I descended to the ground, and ran towards this
strange-looking object. When I approached it I found it was
about fifty paces in circumference, quite round, and as smooth
as ivory ; but had no sort of opening. It was now almost sun-
set, and suddenly the sky became darkened. I looked up and