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To monsieur Mahomet’s paradise.

“Thalaba knew that his death-hour was come,

And on he leapt, and springing up,

Into the idol’s heart

Hilt deep he drove the sword.

The ocean-vault fell in, and all were crushed.

In the same moment at the gate

Of paradise, Oneiza’s Houri-form,

Welcomed her husband to eternal bliss.”