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And what we have been told by Othman al-Burgh, and it is unlike him, is that the completion of the councils, then the attendees enter with the Turks. The Turkish custom is not performed except with the drum, and they sing with it also. Then the boat is launched, and the travelers are sent off. Then the people of al-Nabra are summoned from al-Nabra, and the scribes sit with him. He reviews the... and his prisoners are brought out. The drum is beaten for both of them. From the drum, they are all brought out. When morning comes, he goes out to his prayer, then he prays, and he says, "The secrets of the angels and the kings are revealed." They eat with... then he goes out to the Eid prayer. He comes with a wonderful arrangement, and the drum beats behind him. He enters the mosque and prays in the prepared prayer mat, then he comes out and sits on his chair in the Salamiya courtyard. Rizaza and Kharija, a pillar of his garment, greet him. And the one who is honored, his prayer is not interrupted. His prayer is safe, and the notables of the people are amazed by the wine from the mule. And if he is a mule, then it is finished in peace. Then he rides on the highest tower of the fortress and sits on it. The pilgrims are invited and they share its continuation. The seller thanks the buyer, a custom for the Turks. Then he has horses that are obtained with this... They greet him and are distinguished by this council. From the paths of... (The third day, the general of the army, the people of the city with their leaders, perhaps the modern conversation with the Sheikh of the city, al-Malawi, perhaps the market with the Sheikh and the... of the gate of the tent. Then the fourth day, the seller's father, the chosen ones, and the warriors. When they are alone, know that the father's choice has been heard. He sees the chosen ones and the warriors. When he sees a man, he sits him next to him and orders the Pasha to sit. The warriors kiss his hand and the executor. Then they greet him and sit. They greet him and pray for his success in their language.