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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hour, you ingeniously substituted a false key
to this man's chest; I could tell you what you
wickedly took out; the place where it is
secreted, even, is not hidden from my know-
ledge; go, bring it from your wife's apartment;
a little labour will remove it from the corner
near the bedstead.'

" The Kauzy was now subdued by the com-
manding truths of the Syaad, and his heart being
softened by the fearful relation of the Banker's
torment, he sank to the earth with shame and
remorse,—' I acknowledge my sin, thou holy
man of truth ;•—forgive me!' he cried, ' forgive
me, oh my God! I am indeed repentant, and by
this holy man's means I am brought to a sense
of my guilt!' He then went to the women's
apartment, brought out the chest and delivered
it to the owner, entreating Syaad Harshim to
forgive him. .

" The Syaad replied, ' I have nothing to for-
give, nor power to remit; my advice you have
freely, and may it serve you! Seek pardon
from God who loves to be sought, and whose
mercy never faileth. He is not the God of