Back in the cavern, Aladdin rubs the lamp in frustration, releasing a Genie inside. For his own safety, Aladdin refuses, and Mahmud seals the entrance shut. Aladdin accepts, and although he expertly climbs down into a treacherous cavern and, as instructed, retrieves a lamp, Mahmud will not let him back out until he hands over the lamp. After Aladdin once more fights and escapes the guards, Mahmud appears before him and offers great wealth and power if he will take on a dangerous assignment. Unfazed, he sweeps her into a passionate kiss, then races out, only steps ahead of the guards. Although the princess is impressed with Aladdin's physique and courage, she slaps him upon recognizing him as a common thief. Mahmud again watches from the shadows as the young man enters Jasmine's room. That night, Aladdin decides to risk the punishment of death by stealing a glimpse of Jasmine in her palace home. Magician Mahmud watches Aladdin skillfully steal Bokra's coin pouch, deposit it with the all-seeing blind man Billah, and then escape the prince's guards by hiding in the store of his friend Mirza. In Bagdad, notorious pickpocket Aladdin reacts with disgust as Prince Bokra arrives to woo the hand of the Caliph's daughter, beautiful Princess Jasmine.
