Art. X.—Readings in Oriental Literature. The Sword of Antar

1835 Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain & Ireland  
After the numerous and brilliant exploits which had brought them peace and prosperity, the warriors of the tribe of Abs, assembled by the invitation of their King Zeer, near the source of a bubbling fountain in a verdant valley. When, after their splendid repast, the slaves sent round cups filled with wine, whilst the young damsels danced on the green sod to the sound of timbrels and the song of their mothers.
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