human
Ask what thou wilt, said the Slave, appearing on the instant.
gpt
I desire thee to complete the niche which was left incomplete, answered Aladdin.
human
I hear and obey, said the Slave, and vanished. In a very short space of time he returned, saying,
gpt
O my master, the work is complete. Then Aladdin arose and went to the kiosk, and found that the Slave had spoken truly; the niche was finished. As he was examining it, a memluk came to him and informed him that the Sultan was at the gates. At this Aladdin hastened to meet him.
human
O my son, cried the Sultan as Aladdin greeted him,
gpt
And Aladdin answered him,
human
O my lord, I left it unfinished in order to raise a doubt in thy mind and then dispel it; for, if thy Felicity doubted my ability to finish it, a glance at the kiosk as it now stands will make the matter plain.