[FN#147] Lit. "fugleman," i.e. "leader of the people at prayer," a title bestowed upon the Khalifs, in recognition of their spiritual headship.
[FN#148] Dies albo lapide notanda.
[FN#149] Lit. Kaabeh.
[FN#150] Referring to the station in the Temple of Mecca, known as the Mecam or standing-place of Abraham. The wish inferred is that the Khalif's court may be as favourite a place of reverent resort as the station in question.
[FN#151] Or (quaere) a pair of forceps.
[FN#152] See ante, p. 335. {see Vol. 3, FN#139}
[FN#153] i.e. thieves.
[FN#154] See ante, p. 337. {…to Many-Columned Irem, at the …}
[FN#155] A city on the Euphrates, about 40 miles west of Baghdad.
[FN#156] The famous King of Persia.