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was often obliged to converse with Cogia
Houssain, he soon made them acquainted
with him. He strove to cultivate his friend-
ship, more particularly when, two or three
days after he was settled, he recognized Ali
Baba, who came to see his son, and stopped
to talk with him as he was accustomed to do;
and when he was gone, he learnt from his
son who he was. He increased his assidu-
ities, caressed him after the most engaging
manner, made him some small presents,
and often asked him to dine and sup with
him: and treated him very handsomely.
Ali Baba's son did not care to lie under
such obligation to Cogia Houssian without
making the like return; but was so much
straitened for want of room in his house,
that he could not entertain him so well as
he wished: and therefore acquainted his
father Ali Baba with his intention, and told,
him that it did not look well for him to re-
ceive such favours from Cogia Houssain
Without inviting him again.
Ali Baba, with great pleasure, took the
Feat upon himself. Son, said he, to-morrow,
Friday which is a day that the shops of
such great merchants as Cogia Houssian
and yourself are shut, get him to take a
walk with you after dinner, and as you
come back, pass by, my door, and call in.
It will look better to haye it happen accidentally
