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the control of the SherifFe ; but Tayif, the most lovely spot in 
Arabia, a spot so unlike the surrounding country, that the Arabs 
believe it to have been a part of Syria, detached and dropped 
during the general deluge, still remained in the hands of Mozeife. 
In 1804 Medina, with its treasure, which had accumulated for ages 
by the donations of the faithful, became a prey to the Wahabee : 
and the tomb of the Prophet shared the fate of those of his 
descendants. Jidda was again attacked, but without success, as 
the SherifFe had received supplies from Egypt. Yambo fell, but 
was retaken on the sea side. The Pacha of Syria forced his way 
through the undisciplined troops of Suud, and the usual ceremonies 
were performed by the Faithful at the holy Caaba ; probably for 
the last time ; for the numerous hordes of the Wahabee now 
cover the Desert with their flying squadrons, and render a passage 
too dangerous to be attempted. 
The Johassen Arabs, who acknowledge the religious supremacy 
of Suud, have occasionally entered the Red Sea, and, should 
they obey his call, and appear with their powerful naval force 
before Jidda, resistance would be unavailing, and the descend- 
ants of the Prophet would cease to reign in Arabia. The Imaum 
of Muscat has perished in battle, and his son is said to be under 
the control of a Wahabee guardian, Yemen has no natural 
means of resisting the vast power of her opponent, and must 
sink under the imbecility of her government. In the vast pe- 
ninsula of Arabia, the little state of Aden alone offers any ra- 
tional means of resistance to the power of the Wahabee, by the 
wisdom of her sovereign, and the bravery of his little army. 
Gratitude calls upon the British to prevent his ruin ; for to them 
