I have a yearning for se- I have an inclination for clusion and peace. But, oh! abstinent living and observing those narcissus-like eyes! fasts. But, oh! in what The commotion they cause a tempting way doth the me is inexpressible! roasted lamb wink at me! No one should give up his No one should partake of heart and his religion in the sauce to accompany sweetened expectation of faithfulness rice colored with saffron. from his sweetheart. My My having done so having done so has resulted has given me cause for infinite to me in lifelong repentance. regret. And from DO-PYAZAH _THESE DEFINITIONS_ _Angel._ A hidden telltale. _King._ The idlest man in the country. _Minister of State._ The target for the arrows of the sighs of the oppressed. _Flatterer._ One who drives a profitable trade. _Lawyer._ One ready to tell any lie. _Fool._ An official, for instance, who is honest. _Physician._ The herald of death. _Widow._ A woman in the habit of praising her husband when he is gone. _Poet._ A proud beggar. _Mirror._ One that laughs at you to your face. _Bribe._ The resource of him who knows he has a bad cause. _National Calamity._ A ruler who cares for nothing but the pleasures of the harem. _Salutation._ A polite hint to others to get up and greet you with respect. _Priest Calling to Prayers._ A disturber of the indolent. _Faithful Friend._ Money. _Truthful Man._ One who is regarded as an enemy by every one. _Silence._ Half consent. _Service._ Selling one’s independence. _Hunting._ The occupation of those who have no work to do. _Mother-in-Law._ A spy domiciled in your house. _Debtor._ An ass in a quagmire. _Liar._ A person making frequent use of the expression, “I swear to God it is true!” _Guest._ One in your house who is impatient to hear the dishes clatter. _Poverty._ The consequence of marriage. _Hunger._ Something which falls to the lot of those out of employment. _Soporific._ Reading the verses of a dull poet. _Druggist._ One who wishes everybody to be ill. _Learned Man._ One who does not know how to earn his livelihood. _Miser’s Eye._ A vessel which is never full. _DIVING FOR AN EGG--ANECDOTE_ The Emperor Akbar was one day sitting with his attendants in the garden of the palace, close to a large cistern full of water. At the suggestion of a courtier, the emperor commanded some of the men present to procure an egg each, and to place it in the cistern in such a manner that it could easily be found when searched for.