he wondered . But he never thought of spending the money on himself , because he was content to pass the rest of his days as he had been doing for ever so long , and he really had no desire for any greater comfort or luxury . At last he threw all the money into an old sack , which he pushed under his bead , and then , rolled in his ragged old blanket , he went off to sleep . Early next morning he staggered off with his sack of money to the shop of a jeweller , whom he knew in the town , and bargained with him for a beautiful little gold bracelet . With this carefully wrapped up in his cotton waistband he went to the house of a rich friend , who was a travelling merchant , and used to wander about with his camels and merchandise through many countries . Wali Dad was lucky enough to find him at home , so he sat down , and after a little talk he asked the merchant who was the most virtuous and beautiful lady he had ever met with . The merchant replied that the princess of Khaistan was renowned everywhere as well for the beauty of her person as for the kindness and generosity of her disposition . ` Then , ' said Wali Dad , ` next time you go that way , give her this little bracelet , with the respectful compliments of one who admires virtue far more than he desires wealth . ' With that he pulled the bracelet from his waistband , and handed it to his friend . The merchant was naturally much astonished , but said nothing , and made no objection to carrying out his friend 's plan . Time passed by , and at length the merchant arrived in the course of his travels at the capital of Khaistan . As soon as he had opportunity he presented himself at the palace , and sent in the bracelet , neatly packed in a little perfumed box provided by himself , giving at the same time the message entrusted to him by Wali Dad . The princess could not think who could have bestowed this present on her , but she bade her servant to tell the merchant that if he would return , after he had finished his business in the city , she would give him her reply . In a few days , therefore , the merchant came back , and received from the princess a return present in the shape of a camel-load or rich silks , besides a present of money for himself . With these he set out on his journey . Some months later he got home again from his journeyings , and proceeded to take Wali Dad the princess 's present . Great was the perplexity of the good man to find a camel-load of silks tumbled at his door ! What was he to do with these costly things ? But , presently , after much thought , he begged the merchant to consider whether he did not know of some young prince to whom such treasures might be useful . ` Of course , ' cried the merchant , greatly amused ; ` from Delhi to Baghdad , and from Constantinople to Lucknow , I know them all ; and there lives none worthier than the gallant and wealthy young prince of Nekabad . '
` Very well , then , take the silks XXXXX him , with the blessing of an old man , ' said Wali Dad , much relieved to be rid of them .
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