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dexterity is shewn, both in parrying off these ^^^j^J^- 
darts, and in the display of equestrian skill. Upon ^ — , — ' 
the day following that in which the combat took 
place, male camels were brought to fight with 
each other, during a concert of Turkish music. 
In this exhibition there was nothing curious nor 
diverting, except the extraordinary strength 
shewn by these animals, when a female camel 
was brought before them. One of the camels, 
with half a dozen strong Turks endeavouring to 
restrain it, set off in full speed, overtook the 
female, and threw her down, notwithstanding all 
their efforts to the contrary. The festivity of the 
day ended with a scene of intoxication in the 
palace of the Pasha of the Dardanelles, who was 
much addicted to drinking. When commotions 
arose, or there was reason to fear a visit from 
the Capudan Pasha, who came occasionally to 
levy contribution, he retired to his little villa in 
the recesses of Mount Ida : here he gave full 
scope to his love of drinking ; having conveyed 
with him his concubines, musicians, dancers, 
and game-keepers, being much attached to the 
sports of the field. 
its appellation; Djerid being an Arabic word, which signifies ih* 
branch of a Palm-tree stripped of its leaves. Sometimes, canes or reed-', 
or common sticks, are employed for the same purpose. A rejtresen- 
tation of this sport is given iu Nicbulir's Description of Arabia, torn. 1. 
tab.XV. Copenh. 1773. 
