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fore anfwered inftantly, " You fliall be very welcome,, 

 upon my head be it." Upon this the miferable wretch, 

 half naked, laid down a dirty clout containing about ten 

 dates, and the Shekh's fervant that had attended him re- 

 turned in triumph, 



I mention this trifling circumftance, to fhew how efTen- 

 tial to humane and civil intercourfe prefents are confidered 

 to be in the eaft ; whether it be dates, or whether it be dia- 

 monds, they are fo much a part of their manners, that, 

 without them an inferior will never be at peace in his own. 

 mind, or think that he has a hold of his fuperior for his 

 favour or protection. 



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