` 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 to tell you more , ' replied his host cautiously . ` But I can , ' interrupted Zelida eagerly . ` To-morrow you must go to the Jewish bazaar , and buy a watch from the second shop on the right hand . And at midnight -- ' But what was to happen at midnight , Neangir did not hear , for Zelida 's father hastily laid his hand over her mouth , crying : ` Oh , be silent , child ! Would you draw down on you by imprudence the fate of your unhappy sisters ? ' Hardly had he uttered the words , when a thick black vapour rose about him , proceeding from the precious bottle , which his rapid movement had overturned . The old slave rushed in and shrieked loudly , while Neangir , upset by this strange adventure , left the house . -LSB- Illustration : NEANGIR SEES THE PICTURE OF ARGENTINE -RSB- He passed the rest of the night on the steps of a mosque , and with the first streaks of dawn he took his picture out of the folds of his turban . Then , remembering Zelida 's words , he inquired the way to the bazaar , and went straight to the shop she had described . In answer to Neangir 's request to be shown some watches , the merchant produced several and pointed out the one which he considered the best .
The price was three gold pieces , which Neangir readily agreed XXXXX give him ; but the man made a difficulty about handing over the watch unless he knew where his customer lived .
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