This magistrate austere no harper ’ll kindly see.”
Now ‘Umer him considered; saw he was afraid;
His cheeks all pale and wan; looks, modest as a maid;
Then said: “Fear not! From me seek not to go away;
Good tidings from on high to thee I bring this day.285
Of thee the Lord hath spoken in terms of highest praise.
The heart of ‘Umer’s moved to love thee and thy lays.
Be seated, then, by me, as friend by side of friend;
While I to thee impart the message God doth send.
The Lord doth thee salute; thy welfare doth inquire;