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GOVERNOR OF HEBRON. 231
CHAPTER XV.
Tin: Governor of Hobron—Visit to the Tomb of Abraham—A Shameful Repulse—
Description of the Tomb—Bazars—Manufactories—Jews in Hebron—General
appearance of the Townr-Pools of Hebron—Tombs of Jesse and Abncr—Vine-
yards—Abraham's Tree—Plain of Mature—Reflections—Partinr with our Arab
Guides—Departure from Hebron—Ruins by the way—Pools of Solomon—Arri-
val at Bethlehem—Convent and Church of the Nativity—Place of our Savior's
Birth—General appearance of Bethlehem—Valley of the Shepherds and David's
Well—Departure from Bethlehem—Kuchacl's Tomb—Arrival at Jerusalem.
It was now only about 1 o'clock P. M., and we con
eluded we should have ample time to make our ex-
aminations in and around Hebron, and leave early in
the morning for Bethlehem and Jerusalem. After
adjusting things in our tent, we concluded first to call
on and pay our respects to the governor of Hebron.
Soon we were conducted to sheik Abdel Rahmon, the
acting governor. He was a large, brawny looking
man, of about forty, with coarse features, high fore-
head, and large head. His dress was rather ordinary
for one of his dignity, but his whole appearance indi-
cated resolution, courage and muscular strength. He
received us affably and with a smiling countenance ;
expressed much gratification in seeing us, and said it
had been a long time since any Frank travelers had
come through the Desert before. He expressed a
disposition to aid us in any thing we might need, would
furnish us fresh provisions, and sec that we had hor-
ses the next morning to convey us to Jerusalem. In
the midst of this conversation, we were served with
coffee.
An early object of our visit to Hebron, was the
CHAPTER XV.
Tin: Governor of Hobron—Visit to the Tomb of Abraham—A Shameful Repulse—
Description of the Tomb—Bazars—Manufactories—Jews in Hebron—General
appearance of the Townr-Pools of Hebron—Tombs of Jesse and Abncr—Vine-
yards—Abraham's Tree—Plain of Mature—Reflections—Partinr with our Arab
Guides—Departure from Hebron—Ruins by the way—Pools of Solomon—Arri-
val at Bethlehem—Convent and Church of the Nativity—Place of our Savior's
Birth—General appearance of Bethlehem—Valley of the Shepherds and David's
Well—Departure from Bethlehem—Kuchacl's Tomb—Arrival at Jerusalem.
It was now only about 1 o'clock P. M., and we con
eluded we should have ample time to make our ex-
aminations in and around Hebron, and leave early in
the morning for Bethlehem and Jerusalem. After
adjusting things in our tent, we concluded first to call
on and pay our respects to the governor of Hebron.
Soon we were conducted to sheik Abdel Rahmon, the
acting governor. He was a large, brawny looking
man, of about forty, with coarse features, high fore-
head, and large head. His dress was rather ordinary
for one of his dignity, but his whole appearance indi-
cated resolution, courage and muscular strength. He
received us affably and with a smiling countenance ;
expressed much gratification in seeing us, and said it
had been a long time since any Frank travelers had
come through the Desert before. He expressed a
disposition to aid us in any thing we might need, would
furnish us fresh provisions, and sec that we had hor-
ses the next morning to convey us to Jerusalem. In
the midst of this conversation, we were served with
coffee.
An early object of our visit to Hebron, was the