I will at once take measures to fix his heart upon her , ' and he rose and opened a cupboard , from which he took some fruits and a jug of wine , which he put on the table , together with a small silver and mother-of-pearl box . ` Taste this wine , ' he said to the young man , pouring some into a glass . ` Give me a little , too , ' cried Zelida . ` Certainly not , ' answered her father , ` you and Hassan both had as much as was good for you the other day . ' ` Then drink some yourself , ' replied she , ` or this young man will think we mean to poison him . ' ` Well , if you wish , I will do so , ' said the father ; ` this elixir is not dangerous at my age , as it is at yours . ' When Neangir had emptied his glass , his host opened the mother-of-pearl box and held it out to him . Neangir was beside himself with delight at the picture of a young maiden more beautiful than anything he had ever dreamed of . He stood speechless before it , while his breast swelled with a feeling quite new to him . His two companions watched him with amusement , until at last Neangir roused himself . ` Explain to me , I pray you , ' he said , ` the meaning of these mysteries . Why did you ask me here ? Why did you force me to drink this dangerous liquid which has set fire to my blood ? Why have you shown me this picture which has almost deprived me of reason ? ' ' I will answer some of your questions , ' replied his host , ' but all , I may not . The picture that you hold in your hand is that of Zelida 's sister . It has filled your heart with love for her ; therefore , go and seek her . When you find her , you will find yourself . ' ` But where shall I find her ? ' cried Neangir , kissing the charming miniature on which his eyes were fixed . '
I am unable XXXXX tell you more , ' replied his host cautiously .
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