56. ES-SINDIBAD OF THE SEA

diffused its light and shone, Es-Sindibéd the
Porter arose, performed the morning-prayers, and
repaired to the house of Es-Sindibid of the Sea,
as he had commanded him. He went in to him
and wished him good morning, and Es-Sindibad
of the Sea welcomed him; and he sat with him
until the rest of his companions and party had
come; and after they had eaten and drunk, and
enjoyed themselves, and were merry and happy,
Ks-Sindibad of the Sea began thus :—