“Heart-chilling superstitions, which can glaze

Even Pity’s eye with her own frozen tears.”

Coleridge.

Chapter X

The Yezidees

Gratitude to the English—Persecutions—“Devil-worshippers”—Sun and fire worship—Priesthood—A visit to Sheikh Âdi—Peacock wands—A sacred shrine.

“Whoever thou art, if thy need be great,

In the Name of God, the Compassionate

And All-Merciful One—