120 ES-SINDIBAD OF THE SEA

joy and happiness, and in wonder; and when
the morning came, and diffused its light and
shone, he arose, and performed the morning-
prayers, and walked on until he entered the
house of Es-Sindib4dd of the Sea, and wished
him good morning. And Es-Sindibdéd of the
Sea welcomed him, and ordered him to sit
with him until the rest of his companions
came. And they ate and drank, and enjoyed
themselves and were merry, and conversation
flowed round among them. Then Ks-Sindibdd
of the Sea began his narrative, saying thus :—