[36] This report of the provisions of the city appeared, in the sequel, to be unfounded.
[37] Cellars under ground, to which the inhabitants of Bagdad retire during the heat of the day, from the months of June to September.
[38] This word Ghiaour, or infidel, is applied by Mohammedans to Christians without the least intention of personal offence; and what is still more extraordinary, the Christians commonly designate themselves by the same appellation.
[39] By whom authorised, of God or of man?
[40] About five-pence a pound.
[41] I use this term, though in its sense of national churches, I think it absolutely unscriptural.
[42] Matt. xix. 28, 29; Luke xviii. 29, 30.
[43] The bankers in Turkey are generally Jews, and possessed of great wealth.
[44] Eph. v. 2.
[45] 1 Pet. ii. 21.