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One night, when everybody was in his bed, there came up a large seven-storcyed mansion in the city, Even the king's mansion bore no comparison with this Sweet music was being emitted from the mansion and this filled up the whole city The king saw it from his palace windor, but he knew not how so suddenly the mansion liad come up in the city and to whom did it belong
In the morning, the minister came to the palace, and presented the hing with a dish full of very costly gems, The king's surprise knew no limit Said he,
"Minister! Where did you get all these pot "From virtue, sit"
"Last night, I set a wonderful mansion in the city. It was emitting fine music, and, I guess, some theatrical performances were going on inside Was it one of your own doings ?"
"You are very correct, sir, in your guess'
The king had a curiosity to see the mansion from inside So he said,
"I would like very much to have my lunch in that mansion some day When it may be convenient to you, please let me know of it."
"SirIt is my good fortune that you intend to pay a visit there But why should you intend to go there alone or with a few attendants only. I invite the entire royal household to do me the honour to accept my invitation for a lunch. And if it so suits your convenience, I invite you all this very day I am sure, there will be no difficulty”
This touched the king's pride · A small man bragging so much He accepted the invitation for the same day
Meanwhile the king sent his men to see what preparations were going on They came back and reported that there was virtually nothing
