[FN#261] i.e. the complete ablution prescribed by the Mohammedan law after sexual intercourse.
[FN#262] It is customary for a newly-married man to entertain his male acquaintances with a collation on the morning after the wedding.
[FN#263] Lit. more striking and cutting.
[FN#264] Sherifi, a small gold coin, worth about 6s. 8d.
[FN#265] Or "false pretences."
[FN#266] Or, as we should say, "the apple."
[FN#267] Apparently the Cadi was our claimed to be a seyyid i.e. descendant of Mohammed, through his daughter Fatmeh.
[FN#268] Lit. more ill-omened.
[FN#269] i.e. that the law would not allow him to compel the young merchant to divorce his wife.
[FN#270] i.e. veil in honour.