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which is attached to you, on account of esteem and 
holy faith. 
"The bearer of these presents, named Ali Bey, is a 
lord in the service of his majesty Mulei Ismael,* king 
of Morocco. He is come here with the intention of 
fulfilling the duties prescribed by religion. He has re- 
sided some time at Alexandria, and sets out to-day for 
Arabia, where he desires to obtain pardon for his sins, 
by fulfilling the wish of his heart, and his religion. 
After having given to the world an example of every 
virtue, he wishes to visit the holy places, and from 
thence afterwards to return home. My heart forces me 
to recommend this lord to you, less on account of his 
being in the service of his majesty the king Mulei Is- 
mael, than that I admire his virtues and his talents. In 
a word, when this lord presents himself to you, if you 
have known him and felt his worth, you will soon per- 
ceive that he carries his recommendation with him, 
without having need of mine. Notwithstanding, I 
write this letter to you, to profit by this happy opportu- 
nity, to present you my respects, and to ask your holy 
blessing. 
" Thus I flatter myself, that as his lordship is in the 
service of his majesty the king Mulei Ismael, and on 
account of the virtues and talents with which he is 
adorned, you will distinguish him from the number of 
those who may present themselves to you. I dare then 
hope, that when he appears before you, you will re- 
ceive him with generosity and goodness. God pre- 
serve you, and prolong your days. 
* Two errors.— (Note of Ali Bey.) 
