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 2) (London, 1832)

414 MEMOIR OF

Mussulmauns of either sex ; although be it con-
fessed with sorrow, unthinking men do often defy
the law, in pursuance of their will; yet I would
not sell my hopes of heaven for all that earth
could give. I again repeat, you are free ; I am
not rich, but the half of my remaining funds
set apart to take me to my home in India, shall
be devoted to your service, and without any
delay I will arrange for your return to Yumen,
under safe convoy;' (and seeing she was about
o express her gratitude to him): ' Forbear, as
you respect me, a single word of acknowledg-
ment ; if any thanks are due, it is to that good
Providence who hath preserved you from
greater evils, to Whom be offered also my
humble praises, that through His mercy my
steps were directed through Mocha, at such a
time as this, when an unprotected female re-
quired fatherly protection.'

" Fatima was in tears during this speech of
her true friend, and when he paused, she said,
' Heaven, indeed, sent you to my aid; you
seem like a guardian angel. Much, much I
fear to be separated from one so pious and so