11. During the whole reign of the great Sha-Abbas, Alibeg’s reputation daily increased. But, as he advanced in years, he frequently recalled to mind his former state of life, and always with regret. “Oh, happy days!” would he whisper to himself; “oh, innocent days! days, wherein I tasted true joys without danger; days, since which I never saw one so pleasant, shall I not see you any more? He who has deprived me of you, by making me thus great, has utterly undone me.”
[67] Retˊ-i-nue, a train of attendants.
[68] Sycˊ-o-phants, mean flatterers.
[69] En-amˊ-eled, covered; filled.
[70] Limˊ-pid, clear; pure.
[71] Habˊ-it, dress; garb.
[72] Ad-jaˊ-cent, near by; adjoining.
[73] Beamˊ-ing, glowing; shining.
[74] Ef-femˊ-i-nate, feminine; delicate.
[75] Wontˊ-ed, accustomed; usual.