noon
It was a fine morning , and the rising sun cast his rays upon him . He stood for a moment and looked down into the depth , scarcely knowing whether what he had passed through was a dream or reality : he remarked at the same time that he still had the talisman in his hand . He was careful not to bring it near his bosom ; but kept it as a sign of the past singular events , and wrapped it in the folds of his turban . Now he set out on his way with a heart joyful and full of hope , and before noon he arrived at his father 's at Bagdad . The following morning Ibrahim said to Ali , `` I am rejoiced , my son , that you have begun to compose yourself . There is no better remedy against melancholy thoughts than amusement . I intend taking a journey to Samarcand in a few days , and doubt not that it will be very advantageous to us .