"...cooking assailed our nostrils: waves

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of za'tr, of roast mutton, of fried
aubergine, and mint-spiced salad
washed over us in turn."
"They made her a soft bed on a slab of
moonstone with layers of soft petals but
the flowers wilted, Sita writhed and
groaned and complained of
everything..."
"We were served large dishes of fried
potatoes, sliced aubergine in tomato
sauce and diced slated cheese, and a
bowl of pomegranates and
watermelons. There was a heap of hot
pitas in the centre of the table."
"...drum and cymbals issued forth,
immediately followed by an Arab song,
sung in a sweet plaintive voice, with
delicate, floating trills."
"The crescent moon rose from behind
the eastern mountains and the peaks of
the gently stirring waves glistened in its
feeble rays, intermingled with threads
of light leaking from the houses of
Manfalout scattered along the opposite
bank."
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Answer 1

pon reading these passages, the reader is transported to a world filled with rich and tantalizing scents, vibrant colors, and a sense of exotic beauty. The descriptions of the food evoke a sense of indulgence and sensory pleasure, while the image of Sita's discomfort on the moonstone bed brings an element of mystery and intrigue. The musical aspect adds another layer of sensory experience, with the haunting Arab song creating a mood of melancholy and nostalgia. Overall, these passages paint a vivid and captivating portrait of a world that is both alluring and unfamiliar.