immediately lost all Manner of Relish for the Conversation of other Men; and as he was every Day more and more satisfied of the Abilities of this Stranger, offered him the first Posts in his Kingdom. The young
Dervis
, after having thanked him with a very singular Modesty, de
Sir
ed to be excused, as having made a Vow never to accept of any Employment, and preferring a free and independent State of Life to all other Conditions.
'The King was infinitely charmed with so great an Example of Moderation; and tho' he could not get him to engage in a Life of Business, made him however his chief Companion and first Favourite.
'As they were one Day hunting together, and happened to be separated from the rest of the Company, the
Dervis
entertained
Fadlallah