"One of the illustrious Pasargadæ." p. 280.
These were the noblest families in Persia.
In some unimportant matters, I have not adhered strictly to dates; deeming this an allowable freedom in a work so purely romantic, relating to times so ancient.
I am aware that the Christian spirit is sometimes infused into a Grecian form; and in nothing is this more conspicuous than the representation of love as a pure sentiment rather than a gross passion.
Greek names for the deities were used in preference to the Roman, because the latter have become familiarized by common and vulgar use.
If there be errors in the application of Greek names and phrases, my excuse must be an entire want of knowledge in the classic languages. But, like the ignoramus in the Old Drama, I can boast, "Though I speak no Greek, I love the sound on't."