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1 5, 8 | STORY VIII. Mahmud and Ayaz. 1~Mahmud, the celebrated
2 5, 8 | Ghazni, had a favorite named Ayaz, who was greatly envied
3 5, 8 | king and informed him that Ayaz was in the habit of retiring
4 5, 8 | drink. The fact was, that Ayaz had placed in that chamber
5 5, 8 | assured of the fidelity of Ayaz; but in order to confute
6 5, 8 | diminution of his love for Ayaz, because lover and beloved
7 5, 8 | proceeded to the chamber of Ayaz at night, and broke open
8 5, 8 | had been committed against Ayaz, and that he would leave
9 5, 8 | that he would leave it to Ayaz to decide whether they should
10 5, 8 | punished or pardoned. If Ayaz showed mercy it would be
11 5, 9 | sincere repentance of Nasuh.~Ayaz, in weighing the pros and
12 5, 13| continued). Mahmud and Ayaz.~The poet now returns to
13 5, 13| the story of Mahmud and Ayaz, which is continued at intervals
14 5, 13| book. The king inquired of Ayaz what made him continually
15 5, 13| faith are a mighty spell.~O Ayaz, what is this love of yours
16 5, 13| king then again pressed Ayaz to explain the mystery of
17 5, 13| affection in no one.~Mahmud and Ayaz. (continued).~Mahmud again
18 5, 13| continued).~Mahmud again presses Ayaz to reveal his secrets, remarking
19 5, 13| Mahmud then praises Ayaz for being a true man who
20 5, 13| indulgence in lust." 12~O Ayaz, who slayest demons like
21 5, 13| follows is one in which Ayaz is himself the chief actor,
22 5, 13| jewel came into the hands of Ayaz, and he, not being a mere
23 5, 13| should be put to death; but Ayaz interceded for them, saying, "
24 5, 13| darken counsel. 17 But here Ayaz breaks off; saying, "Who
25 6, 1 | told concerning Mahmud and Ayaz. The courtiers grumbled
26 6, 1 | courtiers grumbled because Ayaz received the stipend of
27 6, 1 | them that the talents of Ayaz equalled those of thirty
28 6, 1 | any merit on the part of Ayaz; and the king confuted them
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