'Narrative of a Residence in Koordistan, and on the Site of Ancient Nineveh; with Journal of a Voyage down the Tigris to Bagdad and an Account of a Visit to Shirauz and Persepolis.' [‎250] (285/450)

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SADOON AGA.
able to see to write. We have had a very unplea
sant ride, owing to the terrible strong southerly
wind which raised clouds of dust, that very much
distressed both men and animals. Tell Minas
the mules are very bad; they tumbled down every
mile, and it was with great difficulty we got them to
the end of the stage. I am promised others here.
The stage from Bakooba to this place is called nine
hours. The country all the way was entirely llat,
and intersected everywhere by canals. We had a
very heavy westerly squall, with thunder and rain,
when we started ; and no sooner had it ceased than
a tremendous south-east wind came on, which still
continues, and renders it very unpleasant. 1 am
very well, excepting my eyes, which are much in
flamed with the wind and dust.
We found here as governor Sadoon Aga, the in
habitant of our old house, who would not hear of my
going to a Khan, which I wished much to do, but
had a house cleared out for me. Selim Bey is also
here, being no longer governor of Khanakeen.
They have both been to see me, but not before I
assured them it would be perfectly convenient, and
Selim Aga sent me afterwards a splendid dinner, of
which my people profited, lor I had just finished my
francolin and curry when it arrived. I had particu
larly charged Sadoon Aga not to send me any dinner,
which did not seem to meet with the approbation of
my party. Send and thank his wife for her hus-