Now the Simurgh had given the prince a diamond weighing thirty misqals , and he ordered this to the king , who at once recognised its value , and asked where it had been obtained . ` I , your slave , once had riches and state and power ; there are many such stones in my country . On my way here I was plundered at the Castle of Clashing Swords , and I saved this one thing only , hidden in my bathing-cloth . ' In return for the diamond , King Sinaubar showered gifts of much greater value , for he remembered that it was the last possession of the prince . He showed the utmost kindness and hospitality , and gave his wazir orders to instal the prince in the royal guest-house . He took much pleasure in his visitor 's society ; they were together every day and spent the time most pleasantly . Several times the king said : ` Ask me for something , that I may give it you . ` One day he so pressed to know what would pleasure the prince , that the latter said : ' I have only one wish , and that I will name to you in private . ' The king at once commanded every one to withdraw , and then Prince Almas said : ` The desire of my life is to know what the rose did to the cypress , and what meaning there is in the words . ' The king was astounded . ` In God 's name ! if anyone else had said that to me I should have cut off his head instantly . ' The prince heard this in silence , and presently so beguiled the king with pleasant talk that to kill him was impossible . Time flew by , the king again and again begged the prince to ask some gift of him , and always received this same reply : ' I wish for your Majesty 's welfare , what more can I desire ? ` One night there was a banquet , and cupbearers carried round gold and silver cups of sparkling wine , and singers with sweetest voices contended for the prize . The prince drank from the king 's own cup , and when his head was hot with wine he took a lute from one of the musicians and placed himself on the carpet border and sang and sang till he witched away the sense of all who listened . Applause and compliments rang from every side . The king filled his cup and called the prince and gave it him and said : ` Name your wish ! it is yours . ' The prince drained off the wine and answered : ' O king of the world !
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