[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.