190 ([return])
[ The revetment of the old wells in Arabia is mostly of dry masonry.]
191 ([return])
[ (Ar. "Tawánís," with a long final to rhyme with "Kawádís," instead of the usual "Tawánis," pl. of "Taunas," which Dozy (Suppl. s.v.) identifies with the Greek t???? in the sense of cable.—ST.)]
192 ([return])
[ In Arab. "Hajárata 'l-Bahramán.">[
193 ([return])
[ In text "Zamakú-há.">[
194 ([return])
[ I can see little pertinence in this couplet: but that is not a sine quâ non amongst Arabs. Perhaps, however, the Princess understands that she is in a gorgeous prison and relieves her heart by a cunning hint.]