A Pilgrimage to Nejd, the Cradle of the Arab Race. Vol. 1 [of 2] A Visit to the Court of the Arab Emir, and "our Persian Campaign."

CHAPTER VII.

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The Ibn Arûks of Jôf—Mohammed contracts a matrimonial 129 alliance—Leah and Rachel—We cheapen the bride’s dower—A negro governor and his suite—A thunder-storm