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with tight boots. The Cazis (or magistrates) wear on their heads
on their shoulders. Their shirts are of a fine texture; but they
do not wear boots, nor the outer cloak. The secretaries, or writers
semble those of the Arabians.
As to the manners of the people in Pars, those who are the
chief men, and who occupy the higher offices in the service of
the sovereign, are polite and courteous; they have fine palaces,
and are very hospitable. The people, in general, are kind and
civil in their manners. The merchants are remarkably covetous,
and desirous of wealth. I have heard that there was a certain
man of Siraf who had passed forty years at sea, never leaving
his ship during that time: whenever he came to a port, he sent
some of his people on shore to transact his commercial affairs;
and when that business was finished, he sailed on to some other
place. The inhabitants of Siraf devote their whole time to com
merce and merchandize. The Author of the book, says, " 1 my
self saw at this place several persons who possessed/bz^r thousand
thousand dinars; and there were some who had still more; and
their clothes were like those of hired labourers." But the people
of Cazeroun and Besa traffick on shore; and they derive their
fortunes from this kind of commerce: they are persevering and
patient in the acquiring of riches; and the men of Pars, where
soever they go, are powerful and wealthy.
caps (oJl/"), so that their ears are covered, the end hanging
of Pars, wear the cloak and boots, and their habits re-