524 THE DAISY.

still lives. I now determined myself to be an eye-witness of
your conduct, and to try if any spark of virtue remained in your
soul, which could be rekindled. When you awoke the next
morning, I presented myself as Cozro, and I soon had the satis-
faction to find thee anew man, Fourteen months only have
-elapsed-since we began our trial. The greatest part of the sums
expended have returned to my coffers; and that which has
been otherwise disposed of, I do not regret, since I find Nourja-
had become worthy to be the friend of Schemzeddin. Take
back thy amiable wife, Mandana, and receive the fixed confidence
and love of the sultan.”

History says, that Nourjahad was raised to the highest offices
of state, that his wisdom and virtue proved an ornament and
support to the Persian throne during the course of a long and
prosperous life, and that his name became famous throughout
the Eastern world.

 

THE DAISY.

Now listen !
Down in the country, not far from the roadside, stands a
country house ; no doubt you have seen it yourself, In front
is a little garden surrounded by painted palings. Near the
ha-ha, and in the midst of the most luxuriant green grass, there
grew a little daisy. Thesun shone down as warmly upon her as