54 ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES.

 

and fine linens, bringing them from the
forest at various times. In order to dis-
pose of these wares, he took a shop, and
established himself in it. This shop was
‘exactly opposite to that which had
belonged to Cassim, and was now occu-
pied by the son of Ali Baba.

The Captain of the thieves who had
taken the name of Cogia Houssain, soon
succeeded in making friends with the
son of Ali Baba, who was young and:
good-natured. He often invited the
young man to sup with him, and made
him many rich gifts. When Ali Baba
heard of it, he resolved to make some
return for this kindness to Cogia
Houssain; little thinking that the pre-