Of Ferdoosee. 39 
As soon as the hero appeared in her presence, 
She exclaimed,—Welcome, generous and 
happy youth! 
The blessing of God be upon thee! 
The happiness of the favoured of Heaven be 
thy portion! 
May thy heart ever rejoice in the kindness of 
fortune ! 
Thy soul be ever free from pain and sorrow! 
The dark night is enlightened from the beam- 
ing of thy countenance ; 
The world is perfumed from the fragrance 
of thy presence. 
Thou hast wandered hither from thy palace 
on foot ; 
Thou hast encountered trouble and fatigue 
to behold me! 
The warrior heard the voice,— 
He looked, and beheld a countenance brilli- 
ant as the sun, . 
Enlightening the pavilion like a precious 
gem, 
And the earth like a blazing ruby. 
Then he said: O lovely maid! __ 
Thy good wishes are the blessing of Heaven. 
How many nights, under cold Arcturus, 
Have I passed in supplication before the pure 
God, 
