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either from a religious frenzy, or some unknown cause, began t o abuse 
them in a violent manner, as they passed the walled inclosure round 
his house ; and taking up a large stone, was in the act of throwing 
it at them, when some of the inhabitants, who were near, laid hold 
of his arms, and prevented the assault, calling out, at the same 
time, that the Nayib was at hand. This proved to be actually the 
case ; for the circumstance having happened close to his residence, 
he himself, on hearing the noise, immediately came out, and with 
great kindness took our friends by the hand, and led them into his 
house. They sent directly for our interpreter, and one of the Nayib s 
sons came in great haste for me. On my arrival. Captain Court re- 
presented to the Nayib, in very strong terms, what had happened, 
and desired the offender might be brought forward. 
" The Nayib said, that what had passed, had passed ; he hoped 
it would be overlooked, as he could not answer for our safety when 
we went out, unless we were accompanied by some of his own 
people. 
After assuring him that a repetition of the oiffence should be 
punished as it merited. Captain Court informed the Nayib, that, 
from personal regard to him, he would pass over what had hap- 
pened, trusting that his present forbearance would not encourage a 
repetition of the insult. 
" While we were at the Nayib's, Unus Barilla, hearing that there 
was some disturbance in which we were concerned, armed all his 
men, eleven in number, and drew them up in front of the Nayib's 
house, where he kept them on watch till the whole affair was 
settled : an instance of attachment to our interest, both in himself 
and his Samaulies, highly creditable to their fidelity. 
