[234] The old French House is now swept away, with the rest of the modern Arab buildings which encumbered the ruins of the Temple of Luxor (see foot note, pp. 130, 131).
[235] Mehemet Ali gave this house to the French, and to the French it belonged till pulled down three years ago by Professor Maspero. [Note to second edition.]
[236] Samak: a large flat fish, rather like a brill.
[237] Dall: roast shoulder of lamb.
[238] Kebobs: small lumps of meat grilled on skewers.
[239] Kuftah: broiled mutton.
[240] Pilaff: boiled rice, mixed with a little butter, and seasoned with salt and pepper.
[241] Mish-mish: apricots (preserved).
[242] Kunáfah: a rich pudding made of rice, almonds, cream, cinnamon, etc.
[243] Rus Blebban: rice cream.