FOOTNOTES:
[6] Firdousee is the first of the epic poets of Persia, and few countries can boast of a greater genius. His chief work, the Shâh-nâmeh, or Book of Kings, contains, mixed with allegory and fable, almost all the Persians know of their ancient history.
[7] Abusheher is the proper name, but it is better known to Europeans by the abbreviated appellation of Bushire.
[8] "Hissab," the Persian word, literally means an account; metaphorically, "correct, or according to a just account."
[9] Elchee means ambassador, or representative of a foreign nation.
[10] Alou, e, Malcolm.
[11] Gherreeb means poor—this man was really so; but it is not unusual to meet Mahomedans, who are remarkable for their rank, pride, or wealth, with names of similar character, that have been given by their mothers in a spirit of religious humility.
[12] The value of a piastre is about twenty pence.
[13] Billâh il azeem yadhfar al Arab.