CONTENTS OF THE SIXTH VOLUME

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1. THE STORY OF HAYKAR THE SAGE original: "The Say of Haykar the Sage." Haykar, also known as Ahiqar, is a legendary ancient Near Eastern figure known for his wisdom and proverbs. . . . . . .	1
2. THE HISTORY OF AL-BUNDUKANI, OR THE CALIPH HARUN AL-RASHID AND THE DAUGHTER OF KING KISRA Al-Bundukani means "The Crossbowman," a nickname used by the Caliph while traveling in disguise. Kisra is the Arabic form of Khosrau, a traditional title for Persian Kings. . . . . . .	39
3. THE LADY OF LANGUAGES, THE CHAPERONE, AND THE KING'S SON original: "The Linguist-Dame, the Duenna and the King's Son." A "Duenna" is an elderly woman serving as a governess or chaperone. . . . . . .	87
NOTE ON THE LADY OF LANGUAGES . . . . . .	112
4. THE TALE OF THE SORCERER AND THE YOUNG COOK OF BAGHDAD original: "The Warlock and the Young Cook." . . . . . .	119
5. THE PLEASANT HISTORY OF THE ROOSTER AND THE FOX . . .	143
6. THE HISTORY OF WHAT BEFELL THE BIRD AND THE BIRD-CATCHER original: "History of what befel the Fowl with the Fowler."	151
7. THE TALE OF ATTAF . . . . . .	165
THE TALE OF ATTAF BY ALEXANDER J. COTHEAL Cotheal was an American scholar who provided Burton with a different manuscript version of this specific story. . .	197
8. THE HISTORY OF PRINCE HABIB AND WHAT BEFELL HIM WITH THE LADY DURRAT AL-GHAWWAS "Durrat al-Ghawwas" translates to "The Pearl of the Diver." . . . .	223

Appendix I.


INDEX OF THE TALES AND PROPER NAMES . . . .	277

Haykar: A legendary sage whose story was popular throughout the Middle East and influenced later literature.
Al-Bundukani: A title meaning "The Crossbowman," referring to a specific role or disguise assumed by Caliph Harun al-Rashid.
Kisra: The Arabic name for the Sassanid Persian kings, particularly Khosrau I and II.
Duenna: A Spanish-derived term for a woman acting as a chaperone or governess for younger women.
Fowler: A person who hunts or catches wild birds for food or sale.