which I ate
by daylight with a better appetite than I had done since my interment in
the dark cavern.

"I returned thither a second time, and groped among the coffins for all
the diamonds, rubies, pearls, gold bracelets, and rich stuffs I could
find; these I brought to the shore, and tying them up neatly into
bales, I laid them together upon the beach, waiting till some ship might
appear.

"After two or three days, I perceived a ship just come out of the
harbour, making for the place where I was. I made a sign with the linen
of my turban, and called to the crew as loud as I could. They heard me,
and sent a boat to bring me on board, when they asked by what misfortune
I came thither; I told them that I had suffered shipwreck two days
before, and made shift to get ashore with the goods they saw. It was
fortunate for me that these people did not consider the place where I
was, nor inquire into the probability of what I told them; but without
hesitation took me on board. When I came to the ship, the captain was so
well pleased to have saved me, and so much taken up with his own
affairs, that he also took the story of my pretended shipwreck upon
trust, and generously refused some jewels which I offered him.

"We passed by several islands, and among others that called the isle of
Bells, about ten days' sail from Serendib, and six from that of Kela,
where we landed. This island produces lead mines, Indian canes, and
excellent camphire.

"The King of the isle of Kela is very rich and powerful, and the isle of
Bells, which is about two days' journey in extent, is also subject to
him. The inhabitants are so barbarous that they still eat human flesh.
After we had finished our traffic in that island, we put to sea again,
and touched at several other ports; at last I arrived happily at Bagdad
with infinite riches. Out of gratitude to God for His mercies, I
contributed liberally toward the support of several mosques, and the
subsistence of the poor, and gave myself up to the society of my kindred
and friends, enjoying myself with them in festivities and amusements."

Here Sinbad finished the relation of his fourth voyage. He made a new
present of one hundred sequins to Hindbad, whom he requested to return
with the rest next day at the same hour to dine with him, and hear the
story of his fifth voyage. Hindbad and the other guests took their leave
and retired. Next morning when they all met, they sat down at table, and
when dinn