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How the fox brought the ass to the lion

How the fox brought the ass to the lion

How the fox brought the ass to the lion, and how the ass jumped away from the lion, and how the fox reproached the lion, saying, “The ass was still far off: you were too hasty”; and how the lion made excuses and entreated the fox to go and trick him a second time. بردن […]

Story of the person who rushed into a house

Story of the person who rushed into a house

Story of the person who rushed into a house in terror, with cheeks yellow (pale) as saffron, lips blue as indigo, and hands trembling like the leaves of a tree. The master of the house asked, “Is all well (with you)? What is the matter?” He replied, “Outside they are taking asses by force.” “Bless […]

How a blind man entered the house of Mustafá

How a blind man entered the house of Mustafá

How the cunning of the fox prevailed

How the cunning of the fox prevailed

How a drunken Turkish Amír summoned

How a drunken Turkish Amír summoned

Fabula cinaedi cui paedicator tempore

Fabula cinaedi cui paedicator tempore

The difference between

The difference between

Story of the lover

Story of the lover

How the bird attributed

How the bird attributed

Parable of the camel

Parable of the camel

Story of the watchman who kept silence

Story of the watchman who kept silence

How the fox answered the ass

How the fox answered the ass