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the Brahmin replied, that one little obstacle alone 
prevented the accomplishment of the animals resus- 
citation ; this was the simple circumstance, that the 
members would become corrupt ere the long prayers 
and religious rites necessary on the occasion could be 
repeated and performed. The stranger, with a placid 
look of triumph, now began to repeat a few sen- 
tences in Arabic. As he proceeded in his incanta- 
tions the shattered limbs began to grow apace, and 
having presently united, formed a cow precisely 
similar to that which had been slain, to the complete 
astonishment and dismay of all beholders. Not less 
than the rest of those present, the king was astounded, 
as he saw this animal, not only with all the appear- 
ance, but having all the functions, of an ordinary 
cow. Yet the force of his mind restraining all un- 
seemly exhibition of his feelings, he soon recovered 
from his unbecoming surprise, and thus addressed 
the mysterious stranger. 
44 Truly, my friend, thou art an expert conjuror, 
and hast evidently too close a connexion with the 
spirits of darkness ; but since thy boasted truth is 
worthy of trial, and likewise for the glory of 
the great Brahma, whose power will assuredly 
triumph, I shall immediately cause thee, and that 
venerable Brahmin, to be sown up each in a sack 
of lime, and to be cast into the deep waters of the 
reservoir. Then will the true God stretch forth his 
right arm, and rescue him who is devoid of guile.” 
