[FN#21] i.e. cut off her head.
[FN#22] When asked, on the Day of Judgment, why he had slain her.
[FN#23] i.e. that some one of the many risings in Khorassan (which was in a chronic state of rebellion during Er Reshid's reign) had been put down.
[FN#24] Lit. fry. The custom is to sear the stump by plunging it into boiling oil.
[FN#25] Lit. of those having houses.
[FN#26] i.e. from God in the world to come.
[FN#27] I look to get God's favour in consequence of thy fervent prayers for me.
[FN#28] Provided for ablution.
[FN#29] i.e. if you want a thing done, do it yourself.
[FN#30] i.e. put on the ordinary walking dress of the Eastern lady, which completely hides the person.