Ribald Classic: The Language Of The Birds
May, 1962
There lived in Baghdad a powerful caliph with a daughter as fair as the dawn. He showered her with blessings and even allowed her to wander through the city and in the gardens beside the river. His only proviso was that on each excursion she travel with a different trusted servant, lest habitual propinquity lead to temptation. On this sole precaution he based his peace of mind.This caliph had a servant named Ali, a lad who awaited with anticipation the day when he would be selected to accompany...
