[155]This often stated distance is exactly the same as that reported to me, between Assouan and the mountain of Olba, the chief seat of the Bisharein, where remains of ruins are said to exist.
[156]See [note 74.]
[157]This appears to be mentioned because the date is usually propagated by cuttings.
[158]It should thus seem that the whole population of Nouba was originally held in slavery by their king.
[159]In another chapter of his Golden Meadows.
[160]See [note 75.]
[161]See [note 76.]
[162]Or, as it may likewise mean, by the river Nile.
[163]So far goes the relation of Masoudy.
[164]It is now about ¹⁄₅₀ of that sum.