berty; I will also give you riches."

To this I replied, "Master, God preserve you. I desire no other reward
for the service I had the good fortune to do to you and your city, but
leave to return to my own country."

"Very well," said he, "the monsoon[71] will in a little time bring
ships for ivory. I will then send you home."

[Footnote 71: Periodical winds blowing six months from the same
quarter or point of the compass, then changing, and blowing the same
time from the opposite quarter.]

I stayed with him while waiting for the monsoon; and during that time
we made so many journeys to the hill that we filled all our warehouses
with ivory. The other merchants who traded in it did the same; for my
master made them partakers of his good fortune.

The ships arrived at last, and my master himself having made choice of
the ship wherein I was to embark, loaded half of it with ivory on my
account, laid in provisions in abundance for my passage, and besides
obliged me to accept a present of some curiosities of the country of
great value. After I had returned him a thousand thanks for all his
favors, I went aboard.

We stopped at some islands to take in fresh provisions. Our vessel
being come to a port on the mainland in the Indies, we touched there,
and not being willing to venture by sea to Bussorah, I landed my
portion of the ivory, resolving to proceed on my journey by land. I
realized vast sums by my ivory, bought several rarities, which I
intended for presents, and when my equipage was ready, set out in
company with a large caravan of merchants. I was a long time on the
journey, and suffered much, but was happy in thinking that I had
nothing to fear from the seas, from pirates, from serpents, or from
the other perils to which I had been exposed.

I at last arrived safe at Bagdad, and immediately waited upon the
caliph, to give him an account of my embassy. He loaded me with honors
and rich presents, and I have ever since devoted myself to my family,
kindred, and friends.

* * * * *

Sindbad here finished the relation of his seventh and last voyage, and
then addressing himself to Hindbad, "Well, friend," said he, "did you
ever hear of any person that suffered so much as I have done? Is it
not reasonable that, after all this, I should enjoy a quiet and
pleasant life?"

As he said these words, Hindbad kissed his hand, and said, "Sir, my
afflictions are not to be compared with your