desertion of, to Arabs, [347], [351];

for the Government, [442].

Shakir Effendi, [420].

Shareef Mahhmood, [428].

Sheikh el Emin Mahomed, [420];

el Islam, supposed present from Mahdi to, [187], [188];

threatened, [203];

Mahdi declares he will execute, [264];

release of, [272].

Sheikh el Obeyed, killed prisoners of Kartoum, [166];