[FN#170] i.e. as to the sound of music.
[FN#171] Sixth of the Abbaside Khalifs, A.D. 809-813.
[FN#172] See note, Vol. III. p. 324. {See Vol. 3, FN#130}.
[FN#173] Tenth Abbaside Khalif, A.D. 849-861.
[FN#174] Vizier and favourite of El Mutawekkil, killed A.D. 861 whilst endeavouring to defend the Khalif against the parricide El Muntestr.
[FN#175] Virginitatem tollere.
[FN#176] Johannes, a Greek physician in high favour with El
Mutawekkil and others of the Abbaside Khalifs.
[FN#177] i.e. Princess of the Doctors or men of learning.
[FN#178] A.D. 1166.
[FN#179] Or heads of the various sects or schools of religion.