[255] Grand Vizier Achmet Kiuprili, who won Crete for the Turks in 1669.

[256] Lit. market-place.

[257] Demir-tash.

[258] Oda = sleeping-room.

[259] Santon = holy man.

[260] Tabard was originally a light vest worn over the armour; and generally embroidered with the arms of the wearer.

[261] Kapougi, “gate-keeper”; and Kapa Agasi, “master of the gate”.

[262] Moutessaref, “sub-governor of a province”.

[263] Mufti, “the chief lawyer”.

[264] Judge-advocates.