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Arabian Poetry: The Romance of Antar: A Horse Race, and its Consequences

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King Cais having despatched some of his slaves to obtain tidings of Antar, one of them returned with a glowing account of a wonderful colt, called Dahis, which he had seen in the course of his journey. In beauty and in speed this colt had no equal in all Arabia. The King bargained for Dahis with the owner, and was delighted when he came to terms for his purchase.

Arabian Poetry: The Romance of Antar: A Horse Race, and its Consequences

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