The Captain of the Janizaries / A story of the times of Scanderberg and the fall of Constantinople

by James M. Ludlow

[2] Bashaw; an old name for pasha.

[3] Arnaout; Turkish for Albanian, a corruption of the old Byzantine word Arvanitæ.

[4] Koran, Chap. II.

[5] Iscander-Beg; or The Lord Alexander.

[6] Giaours; a term of reproach by which the Turks designate the unbelievers in Mahomet, especially Christians.

[7] 800 of the Hegira; 1422 of the Christian era.

[8] Sanjak; a military and administrative authority giving the possessor command of 5,000 horse.

[9] The Moslems are allowed four wives. Beyond this number their women can be only concubines.

[10] The Moslems call Christians dogs.

[11] These are still Servian customs.