“I don’t like to contradict a lady,” said Danhasch, “but you must really permit me to doubt any mortal being as beautiful as my princess.” “Hold your tongue,” cried Maimoune. “I repeat that is possible.” “Well, I don’t wish to seem obstinate,” replied Danhasch; “the best plan to test the truth of what I say will be for you to let me take you to see the princess for yourself.” “There is no need for that,” retorted Maimoune; “we can satisfy ourselves in another way. Bring your princess here and lay her down beside my prince. We can then compare them at leisure, and decide which is in the right.”
When an argument about favorite characters turns into mutual shipping
