serve the one who holds the lamp."

Aladdin's mother was so terrified that she dropped the lamp. Aladdin
managed to grasp it, and say, "Bring me something to eat."

The Slave of the Lamp disappeared. He returned, bringing a dainty
breakfast served upon plates of pure gold.

Aladdin now knew what use to make of the magic ring and the wonderful
lamp. His mother and he lived happily for years.

One day the Sultan ordered all of the people to stay at home and close
their shutters, while his daughter, the Princess, passed by on her way
to the bath.

Aladdin had heard how beautiful the Princess was, and he greatly desired
to see her face. This seemed impossible, for the Princess never went out
without a veil which covered her entirely.

He peeped through the shutters as she passed by. The Princess happened
to raise her veil, and Aladdin saw her face.

The moment Aladdin's eyes rested upon the Princess, he loved her with
all his heart.

"Mother," he cried, "I have seen the Princess, and I have made up my
mind to marry her. Go at once to the Sultan and beg him to give his
daughter to me."

Aladdin's mother laughed at the idea. The next day, however, she went to