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 to the tables . He carefully read the two mottoes and said : ` The last few days have shown me how uncertain is happiness and how easily riches vanish away . Should I lose a crown by it I make my choice of `` Honour and Glory . '' ' He laid his hand on the box as he spoke , but the king signed to him to wait , and ordered Labakan to come to the other table and lay his hand on the box he had chosen . Then the king rose from his throne , and in solemn silence all present rose too , whilst he said : ` Open the boxes , and may Allah show us the truth . ' The boxes were opened with the greatest ease . In the one Omar had chosen lay a little gold crown and sceptre on a velvet cushion . In Labakan 's box was found -- a large needle with some thread ! The king told the two young men to bring him their boxes . They did so . He took the crown in his hand , and as he held it , it grew bigger and bigger , till it was as large as a real crown . He placed it on the head of his son Omar , kissed him on the forehead , and placed him on his right hand . Then , turning to Labakan , he said : ` There is an old proverb , `` The cobbler sticks to his last . '' It seems as though you were to stick to your needle . You have not deserved any mercy , but I can not be harsh on this day . I give you your life , but I advise you to leave this country as fast as you can . ' Full of shame , the unlucky tailor could not answer .
He flung himself down XXXXX Omar , and with tears in his eyes asked : ` Can you forgive me , prince ? '
For In as before by of on to whilst with