` Not knowing what else to do , we all three returned to Constantinople to ask the advice of Sumi , and found that she was already aware of our misfortunes , having read about them in the book of Moïzes . The kind-hearted creature wept bitterly at our story , but , being poor herself , could give us little help . At last I proposed that every morning we should sell the silver watch into which Argentine was changed , as it would return to Sumi every evening unless it was wound up with the silver key -- which was not at all likely . Sumi consented , but only on the condition that we would never sell the watch without ascertaining the house where it was to be found , so that she might also take Aurora thither , and thus Argentine would not be alone if by any chance she was wound up at the mystic hour . For some weeks now we have lived by this means , and the two daughters of Siroco have never failed to return to Sumi each night . Yesterday Izouf sold the silver watch to this young man , and in the evening placed the gold watch on the steps by order of Sumi , just before his customer entered the house ; from which both watches came back early this morning . ' ` If I had only known ! ' cried Neangir . ` If I had had more presence of mind , I should have seen the lovely Argentine , and if her portrait is so fair , what must the original be ! ' ` It was not your fault , ' replied the Cadi , ` you are no magician ; and who could guess that the watch must be wound at such an hour ? But I shall give orders that the merchant is to hand it over to you , and this evening you will certainly not forget . ' ` It is impossible to let you have it to-day , ' answered Izouf , ` for it is already sold . ' ` If that is so , ' said the Cadi , ` you must return the three gold pieces which the young man paid . ' The Jew , delighted to get off so easily , put his hand in his pocket , when Neangir stopped him . ` No , no , ' he exclaimed , ` it is not money I want , but the adorable Argentine ; without her everything is valueless . ' ` My dear Cadi , ' said the Bassa , ` he is right . The treasure that my son has lost is absolutely priceless . ' ` My lord , ' replied the Cadi , ` your wisdom is greater than mine . Give judgment I pray you in the matter . ' So the Bassa desired them all to accompany him to his house , and commanded his slaves not to lose sight of the three Jewish brothers .
When they arrived at the door of his dwelling , he noticed two women sitting XXXXX a bench close by , thickly veiled and beautifully dressed .
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