After that the Chah Djouhou went to find the Sultan, and said to him: "O my
lord, king of the world, I have to ask your Majesty a favor and pardon. I wish to
take leave of your Majesty and return to the country of Damas, for the country of
Damas is forsaken, O my lord."
The Sultan said, "It is well, my lord. Your country, truly, is separated from its
King. If it were not for your kingdom I would wish never to be separated from
you, now that I have my daughter back again. But if I am inclined to commit a
fault, do not comply with it."
Radja Chah Djouhou answered; "Your daughter is like a soul which has entered
my body. That is how I feel. But the countless favors of your Majesty to me, I
place them above my head."
The Sultan Haroun-er-Raschid then said to his prime minister: "O my minister,
get ready to start 3,000 soldiers and 300 horsemen. And have elephants or horses
well equipped to transport my two children, husband and wife." When the escort
was ready, then the Sultan commanded them to open the place where his
treasures were stored, and forty-four camels were laden with riches, with
vestments of woven gold and precious objects such as are found only in the
palaces of kings.
All these preparations being finished, Radja Chah Djouhou took leave of his
father-in-law, his mother-in-law, and his brother-in-law, Minbah- Chahaz. The
latter all held in their arms and covered with kisses the princess Djouher-
Manikam, as well as Radja Chah Djouhou. He and his brother-in-law Minbah-
Chahaz wept as they embraced, and the people of the palace burst into sobs with
a noise like that of the waves breaking on the seashore. Finally the princess
Djouher and the King Chah Djouhou, after bowing before their father, mother,
and brother, set out for the country of Damas, to the imposing sound of all the
instruments of music. The Sultan Haroun-er-Raschid and his son, Minbah-
Chahaz, conducted them outside of the fortifications. When they were far off,
the Sultan went back to his palace, walking sadly with his son, Minbah- Chahaz,
and praying God to bless his children.
After some time on the journey, the King Chah Djouhou arrived at the country
of Damas. The officers and the soldiers sallied from the fortifications of Damas
and went to meet the prince. The ministers and the officers bowed low at his
feet, all rejoicing over the happy return and perfect health of the King and