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wave took the wife; another bore the father alone to the middle of the sea
on an island where he found a mine of silver. He dug out enough silver
until he had a great quantity and he established himself in the country.
His people after heard tell of him and learned that he dwelt in the midst
of the sea. They built houses until there was a great city. He was king of
that country. Whoever came poor to him he gave him pieces of money. A poor
man married his wife. As for his sons, they applied themselves to a study,
each in a different country. They all became learned men and feared God.
The King had a search made for _tolbas_ who should worship God. The
first of the brothers was recommended to him. He sent for him. He sought
also a _khodja_. The second brother was designated. He summoned him to
the court. The prince also especially wanted an _adel_. Another
brother was pointed to him. He made him come to him as, indeed, he also did
the imam, who was none other than the fourth brother. They arrived at their
father's without knowing him or being known by him.
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