"Into one, methought, I went-and "Search’d-and found a Hoard of Gold!

"Into one, methought, I went-and "Search’d-and found a Hoard of Gold!" Quoth the Prophet in Derision, "Oh Thou Jewel of Creation, "Go and sole your Feet like Horse's, "And returning to your Village "Stamp and scratch with Hoof and Nail, "And give Earth so sound a Shaking, "She must hand you something up." Went at once the unsuspecting Countryman; with hearty Purpose Set to work as he was told; And, the very first Encounter, Struck upon his Hoard of Gold!

Until Thou hast thy Purpose by the Hilt, Catch at it boldly-or Thou never wilt. IV THE STORY A Shah there was who ruled the Realm of Yún, And wore the Ring of Empire of Sikander; And in his Reign A Sage, who…