“That is it precisely, Signor Aladdin; it is hashish⁠—the purest and most unadulterated hashish of Alexandria⁠—the hashish of Abou-Gor, the celebrated maker, the only man, the man to whom there should be built a palace, inscribed with these words, A grateful world to the dealer in happiness .”

“Do you know,” said Franz, “I have a very great inclination to judge for myself of the truth or exaggeration of your eulogies.”