THE KING OF RABBAH. 71 



was also of the same opinion. It will be recol- 

 lected that Lander was obliged to dispose of 

 this valuable relic at Rabbah. 



Respecting the dresses which I had brought, 

 the king did not appear to like the opening at the 

 back, although, as I told him, it was customary 

 for all English ladies to wear them so. He 

 seemed exceedingly puzzled how they could pos- 

 sibly secure them behind, and wished them to 

 open in front like the tobes. Sullikeen Yiki is to 

 accompany me to Mr. Lander, to give an expla- 

 nation of his conduct. During my visit, the 

 outer house of the king was filled with well- 

 dressed, respectable-looking men, in tobes and 

 turbans, who all wore swords. 



It was near the time of going to the mosque, 

 about two hundred yards distant. The king told 

 me he was going to the dike AUahy (the house 

 of God) ; so that, after eating some Goora nuts, 

 we separated. 



Since Mr. Lander went on board unwell, I 

 had been left on shore, entrusted with the care 

 of the goods, Mr. Brown placing them out for 

 sale. About 3. 30 p. m. Sullikeen Door Kee ap- 

 peared, mounted on his splendid war-horse, I hav- 

 ing agreed in the morning to ride out with him. 

 He had a fine bay horse for me ; but he said that 



