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The Thunderbolt (_ilderim_), sultan of Turkey. After subjugating Bulgaria, Macedonia, Thessaly, and Asia Minor, he laid siege to Constantinople, but was taken captive by Tamerlane emperor of Tartary. He was fierce as a wolf, reckless, and indomitable. Being asked by Tamerlane how he would have treated him had their lots been reversed,
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Like a dog, he cried.
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I would have made you my footstool when I mounted my saddle, and when your services were not needed would have chained you in a cage like a wild beast. Tamerlane replied,
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Then to show you the difference of my spirit, I shall treat you as a king. So saying, he ordered his chains to be struck off, gave him one of the royal tents, and promised to restore him to his throne if he would lay aside his hostility. Bajazet abused this noble generosity; plotted the assassination of Tamerlane; and bow-strung Mone´ses. Finding clemency of no use, Tamerlane commanded him to be used
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Baker's Wife.