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[ page 156.—The presence of the robes of honour. These are ever carried in procession, and their number denotes the rank and quality of the chief, or of the individual to whom they are offered.]
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[ page 158.—Pressed it to his lips, and placed it in his vest. The elegant mode in which the Orientals receive presents.]
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[ page 164.—A cap of transparent pink porcelain, studded with pearls. Thus a great Turk, who afforded me hospitality, was accustomed to drink his coffee.]
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[ page 168.—Slippers powdered with pearls. The slippers in the East form a very fanciful portion of the costume. It is not uncommon to see them thus adorned and beautifully embroidered. In precious embroidery and enamelling the Turkish artists are unrivalled.]
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[ page 185.—The policy of the son of Kareah. Vide Jeremiah, chap. xlii.]