'A second journey through Persia, Armenia, and Asia Minor, to Constantinople, between the years 1810 and 1816. With a journal of the voyage by the Brazils and Bombay to the Persian Gulf. Together with an account of the proceedings of His Majesty's embassy under Sir Gore Ouseley, Bart. K.L.S. With two maps, and engravings from the designs of the author.' [‎274] (325/516)

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ministers, and his troops, all now became mehmans, or guests, oi the
Prince.
The provisions collected for the King were brought from different
parts of Aderbigian j and the allowance, like the provision made
for Solomon, was calculated daily at so many mawns, or measures,
and consisted of fine flour, distinct from the common, on purpose for
the King's use; and meal, besides provisions of meat, poultry and
game. Barley and straw in large quantities were laid up for the cattle.
These are the two articles of food principally used for that purpose, in
the present as in the most ancient times. Barley also, and straw for
the horses and dromedaries, brought they unto the place where the officers
were, every man according to his charge, 1 Kings, iv. 22, 23. and 28.
The Prince was solicitous to make his royal guest satisfied with his
reception, and every effort was exerted to strike the King with astonish
ment at the improvements of Aderbigian. The building at Ojan was
enlarged and beautified with paintings and rich decorations. The
Prince collected all his troops, infantry, cavalry, and artillery, to greet
His Majesty's arrival. But it was in the Istakhall that he put forth
the whole of his respect and devotedness. As the King approached,
he prostrated himself before his horses' feet, and kissed the earth
in token of his obedience. In like manner did Absalom how him
self on his face to the ground before the King, 2 Sam. xiv. 33. He
then ran for a mile on foot with a gun on his shoulder before the
King, and did not presume to mount his horse until he had received
the royal command so to do. As the King approached Ojan, troops
of all denominations lined the road, whilst the artillery made repeated
discharges; and when he approached the palace, he was preceded by a
numerous band of drums and fifes, playing English tunes, a part of
the ceremony which, it is said, struck his fancy the most. It is also
said, that he was extremely delighted at the appearance of the disci
plined troops ; and that the sight of them produced part of the effect
upon his mind which had been intended by the Prince, namely, that of
diminishing his desire for peace with Russia.
On reaching Tabriz, we found Mr. Brown, the African traveller,