Ch 02 The Morals Of Dervishes Story 46 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BC D E| A faqih had a very ugly daughter and when she attained puberty no one was inclined to marry her in spite of her dowry and wealth | A |
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| Bad is the brocade and damask cloth | B |
| Which is upon an ugly bride | C |
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| At last it became necessary to marry her to a blind man and it is related that on the said occasion a physician arrived from Serandip who was able to restore sight to the blind The faqih being asked why he had not put his son in law under treatment replied I fear that if he is able to see he will divorce my daughter | D |
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| It is better if the husband of an ugly woman is blind | E |
Saadi Shirazi
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