Boabdil

The astrologer expressed himself perfectly content, and, shutting himself up, remained for three whole days buried in study. At the end of that time he appeared again before the treasurer. "One more thing is necessary," said he, "one trifling solace f.or the intervals of mental labour."
"Oh wise Ibrahim Ebn Abu Ayub, I am bound to furnish everything necessary for thy solitude; what more dost thou require?"
"I would fain have a few dancing women."
"Dancing women," echoed the treasurer, w.ith surprise.
"Dancing women," replied the sage gravely; "and let them be young and fair to look upon; for the sight of youth and beauty is refreshing. A few will suffice, for I am a philosopher of simple habits and easily satisfied.".