He shortly after led him, amidst the
sounds of trumpets, hautboys, and all kinds of music, to a magnificent
entertainment, at which the sultan and Aladdin ate by themselves, and
the great lords of the court, according to their rank and dignity, sat
at different tables.
After the feast, the sultan sent for the chief cadi, and commanded him
to draw up a contract of marriage between the Princess Buddir al
Buddoor and Aladdin. When the contract had been drawn, the sultan
asked Aladdin if he would stay in the palace and complete the
ceremonies of the marriage that day.
"Sire," said Aladdin, "though great is my impatience to enter on the
honor granted me by your majesty, yet I beg you to permit me first to
build a palace worthy to receive the princess your daughter. I pray
you to grant me sufficient ground near your palace, and I will have it
completed with the utmost expedition."
The sultan granted Aladdin his request, and again embraced him. After
which he took his leave with as much politeness as if he had been bred
up and had always lived at court.
Aladdin returned home in the order he had come, amidst the
acclamations of the people, who wished him all happiness and
prosperity. As soon as he dismounted, he retired to his own chamber,
took the lamp, and summoned the genie as usual, who professed his
allegiance.
"Genie," said Aladdin, "build me a palace fit to receive the Princess
Buddir al Buddoor.
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