The Alhambra . or my frugal table, and this hole in the wall isspacious enough for my studies ; and what more does a philo-sopher like myself desire ? Bethink thee, most wise owl, that while moping in thy celland gazing at the moon, all thy talents are lost to the world. Ishall one day be a sovereign prince, and may advance thee tosome post of honour and dignity. The owl, though a philosopher and above the ordinary wantsof life, was not above ambition, so he was finally prevailed onto elope with the prince, and be his guide and mentor in hispilgrimage. The plans of a lover are promptly execute
The Alhambra . or my frugal table, and this hole in the wall isspacious enough for my studies ; and what more does a philo-sopher like myself desire ? Bethink thee, most wise owl, that while moping in thy celland gazing at the moon, all thy talents are lost to the world. Ishall one day be a sovereign prince, and may advance thee tosome post of honour and dignity. The owl, though a philosopher and above the ordinary wantsof life, was not above ambition, so he was finally prevailed onto elope with the prince, and be his guide and mentor in hispilgrimage. The plans of a lover are promptly executed. The princecollected all his jewels, and concealed them about his personas travelling funds. That very night he lowered himself byhis scarf from a balcony of the tower, clambered over the outerwalls of the Generalife, and, guided by the owl, made good hisescape before morning to the mountains. He now held a council with his mentor as to his futurecourse. Might I advise, said the owl, • I would recommend you. TJie GiralJa Tower, Sezille. 236 THE ALHAMBRA to repair to Seville. You must know that many years since Iwas on a visit to an uncle, an owl of great dignity and power,who lived in a ruined wing of the Alcazar of that place. In my
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