[48]. Gold coins, worth from ten to twelve francs each.
[49]. An Indian prince who flourished before the birth of the Prophet, and whose riches were proverbial.
[50]. Poison that is fatal within the hour.
[51]. Kohol, sulphide of antimony, used to stain the eyelids. When a married woman has stained her eyes with Kohol, adorned herself with henna, and chewed a stick of souak, which sweetens the breath, whitens the teeth, and reddens the lips, she becomes more pleasant in the eyes of Allah, and more beloved of her husband.
[52]. This mile is only a kilomètre.
[53]. A star in the constellation of Orion.
[54]. A parasang is equal to about 5,000 mètres. Sixteen parasangs are equal, in round numbers, to fifty English miles.
[55]. Sabok, rapid, outstripping.
[56]. Aâtika, the noble lady.
[57]. Hader, inhabitant of cities.