THE FORTY THIEVES 247

to see his son, and stopped to talk with him as
he was accustomed to do. When he was gone, the
impostor learnt from his son who he was. He
increased his assiduities, caressed him in the most

i

Koo
[3
Zs

Br

co

 

engaging manner, made him some small presents,
and often asked him to dine and sup with him;
when he treated him very handsomely.

Ali Baba’s son did not choose to lie under
N