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of gold to make amends for my un-
belief."
"I think," said the cobbler, after con-
sidering awhile, “that if you were to blind-
fold me, I would remember every turning we
made, but with my eyes open I am sure I
would never find it out."
Accordingly the robber covered Musta-
pha's eyes with his hankerchief, who led
him through most of the principal streets,
and stopping by Cassim's door, said "here
it is, I went no farther than this house:"
The robber immediately marked the
door with a piece of chalk;, and giving
Mustapha his four pieces of gold, dismissed
him.
Shortly after the thief and Mustapha had
quitted the door, Morgiana coming from
market, perceived the little mark of white
chalk on the door; and suspecting some-
thing was wrong, directly marked four doors
on one side, and five on the other side of her
master's in exactly the same manner, with-
out telling any, one of it.
The robber meantime rejoined his troop
and-boasted greatly of his success. His
captain and comrades praised his diligence,
and being well armed, they proceeded to
the town in different disguises and in
separate parties of three and four to-
gether.
