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“Oh, it’s worth far more than that,” “Of course,” said the trader. “Follow
said the trader, patting the carpet. me.” He led the prince into his shop
“Much, much more.” and rolled out the carpet. “Sit next
to me and make a wish to travel to
“Oh yes, it must be very special to
your lodgings.”
command such a high price,” said
Prince Houssain, smirking. The prince did just that and, in the
blink of an eye, he and the trader
“You are correct and you will soon
were sitting in his room.
wish you owned it, sir. You see, the
person who sits on this carpet can be “Is that enough proof for you?”
transported to wherever they desire
The prince swiftly counted thirty gold
– anywhere in the world!”
coins and thanked the trader. He was
Prince Houssain raised an eyebrow. \]eb`an]\ Xh\ ^]en [ihƄ\]hn naXn abm
“If you are telling the truth, this could Zlina]lm qioe\ h]p]l Ƅh\ Xhsnabh`
be the very curiosity I am looking for. so precious.
Can you prove to me that it works?”
