And all admired his liberalities so rare.
A Fount of Life was he, a very sea of gift.
All nations profited,—in praise their voice did lift.359
IX.
The Poor Scenite Arab and his Wife.
An Arab woman once thus to her husband spake,
Insisting strongly he’d of these words notice take:
“How very poor we are! What hardships have we borne!
The whole world lives in pleasures; we’re the butt of scorn!
We have no bread; for condiment we’ve grief and cares.