Meer Hassan Ali, B.: Observations on the Mussulmauns of India: descriptive of their manners, customs, habits, and religious opinions ; made during a twelve years residence in their immediate Society (Band 1) (London, 1832)

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some minutes, the Arab could not look on his
poor faithful servant; but pride drove pity from
her haunt, and the animal was quickly skinned
and dressed in savoury dishes, with his wife's
assistance. At length, the food prepared, the
Arab and his wife placed the most choice
portions before their [ guests, and whilst they
dined attended them with respectful assiduity ;
selecting for each the most delicate pieces, to
induce the travellers to eat, and evince the cor-
dial welcome tendered by the host.

" The travellers having dined ; the Arab and
his wife took their turn at the feast w*ith ap-
petites most keen,—forgetful even, for the
time, whence the savoury dishes were procured;
and if an intruding thought of his favourite
camel shot across the mind of the Arab, it
was quickly chased in the reflection that his
prided honour was secured by the sacrifice,
and that reflection was to him a sufficient com-
pensation.

" The pilgrims, refreshed by food, were not in-
clined to depart, and as they were urged to stay
by their friendly host, they slept comfortably