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governed? By these only, who have no fear of judgement? By those alone whose life is brutal, because, like brutes, they do not consider that they should die?--Or who, indeed, are the Faithful?--Are the busy multitudes that crowd the city, in a state of perdition? And is the cell of the Dervise alone the gate of Paradise? To all, the life of a Dervise is not possible: To all, therefore, it can not be a duty. Depart to the house which has in the city been prepared for thy residence; I shall meditate the reason of thy request; and may He who illuminates the mind of the humble, enable me to determine with wisdom!"
Mirza departed; and on the third day, having reccived no commands, he again requested an audience, and it was granted. When he entered the royal presence, his countenance appeared more cheerful; he drew a letter from his bosom, and having kissed it, he presented it with his right hand.
"My lord," said he, "I have learned by this letter, which I received from Cosrou, the Iman. who now stands before thee, in what manner life may be best
