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During a twelvemonth Ali Baba forbore to go near the forest, but at length his cu- riosity incieed (illegible text) him to make another journey. When he came to the cave, he saw no foot- steps of either men or horses; and having said, Open, Sesame, he went in, and judged by the state of things deposited in the ca- vern, that no one had been there since the pretended Cogia Hassan had removed the merchandise to his shop in the city. Ali Baba took as much gold home as his horse could carry; and afterwards he carried his son to the cave, and taught him tie secret. The secret they banded down to their po- sterity, and using their good fortune with moderation, they lived in honour and splen- dour, and served with dignity, some of the highest offices of the city.
