56 ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES.

 

later.” «Do not be angry,” replied Ali
Baba; “‘he is a good man; do what I
desire you.” :
Morgiana obeyed, though much against
her will; and she felt some curiosity to
see this man who did not eat salt.
When she had finished, and Abdalla had
prepared the table, she helped him in
carrying the dishes. On looking at
Cogia Houssain, she instantly recollected
him to be the Captain of the robbers, in
spite of his disguise ; and looking at him
more closely, she saw that he had a