The Merchants of the Sea, and the Merchants on the Sea.

Lately Dan was celebrated for his beautiful handwriting. Sultan is anxious to find a similar talent in his successor. Other two, the search has been a failure, but his highness has not yet given up hope. One after another, the merchant set down a few lines upon the roll and when they had all finished, I came forward and snatched the paper from the man who held it. At first they all thought I was going to throw it into the sea, but saw that Iheld it with great care. Great was their surprise when I made signs that I too wished to write something. Let him do it if he wants to, said the captain.