308 FRAGMENTS t)ut a shereef would have dared to commit such a Jbreach of hospitality, in so open a manner ; therefore he killed him without having a light, lest, on discovering him to be a prince, personal affection might give way to justice ; but that when he discovered that it was not a relation, he returned thanks to God Almighty, that, in his determination to have justice administered, he had not killed his own son !"

Contest between the Emperor and the Berehbers of Atlas, March 10, 1797. The Sultan Sohman proceeds with a powerful army against the warlike province of Shawiya, the rebellious Arabs' retreat. The imperial army takes some of the women who are renowned for personal charms. The army can get no food ; and, being in danger of starving, returns to Salee. The Arabs promise submission, in hopes of having the women restored ; but the Emperor's officers violate them. The Arabs swear vengeance (alia Vimin '') by their right hand. The emperor attacks them again, is repulsed, and returns to Fas.

Characteristic Trait of Muhamedans.

One of the Emperor's ministers, when an English fleet was cruising of!* Salee, and just Alia rimin, swearing by the right hand, is a sacred oath ; and those who take it will not swerve from its obligation, which is peremptory.