Take these two little boxes and let the two men who claim to be your son choose between them . I know that the real prince will make no mistake . ' She then handed him two little boxes made of ivory set with gold and pearls . On the lid of each -LRB- which the king vainly tried to open -RRB- was an inscription in diamonds . On one stood the words ` Honour and Glory , ' and on the other ` Wealth and Happiness . ' ` It would be a hard choice , ' thought the king as he rode home . He lost no time in sending for the queen and for all his court , and when all were assembled he made a sign , and Labakan was led in . With a proud air he walked up to the throne , and kneeling down , asked : ` What does my lord and father command ? ' The king replied : ` My son , doubts have been thrown on your claim to that name . One of these boxes contains the proofs of your birth . Choose for yourself . No doubt you will choose right . ' He then pointed to the ivory boxes , which were placed on two little tables near the throne . Labakan rose and looked at the boxes . He thought for some minutes , and then said : ` My honoured father , what can be better than the happiness of being your son , and what nobler than the riches of your love . I choose the box with the words `` Wealth and Happiness . '' ' ` We shall see presently if you have chosen the right one . For the present take a seat there beside the Pacha of Medina , ' replied the king . Omar was next led in , looking sad and sorrowful . He threw himself down before the throne and asked what was the king 's pleasure .
The king pointed out the two boxes to him , and he rose and went XXXXX the tables .
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