And begged: “O lamp of truth, destroy us not, our wives!”[432]
How many more examples could be pointed out!
But, if thou seest the truth, give me thy hand. Quit doubt.255
Forsake thy dunghill. Enter our abode of bliss.
From darkness thee to guide, a light shines o’er th’ abyss.
Shake off all hesitation. Enter heaven’s gate.
Avoid the pit that’s bottomless! Be not too late!
The Prince of all Believers thus addressed that chief,
In tones serenest: “Know, that in our contest brief,
When thou didst spit upon me, giving scorn its vent,