Il(j ACRE. 
CHAP, placed himself, as usual, upon his knees, by 
^' ' the Pashas side, and informed him of the cause 
of this visit, an order was given to one of the 
attendants, to bring the Captain of the Guard 
instantly into Djezzars presence. This man 
came: it appeared that his absence from his 
post the preceding evening had given occasion 
to the attack made upon the long-boat ; some of 
the fanatic Arabs thinking it a fine opportunity to 
strike a blow at a party of Infidels. Nothing 
could exceed the expression of fury visible in 
Djezzars countenance at this intelligence. It 
might have been said of him, as of Nebuchad- 
nezzar, "■ The form of his visage was 
CHANGED." Drawing his dagger, he beckoned 
the officer, — as Bertocino trembling said, " Now 
you will he satisfied!'' " What/' said the author, 
" is he going to do ?" *' To put to death that poor 
man,'" added he : and scarcely were the words 
uttered, than the author, being more terrified 
than any of the party, caught hold of Djezzars 
arm; the midshipman adding also his entreaties; 
and every one earnestly supplicating pardon for 
the poor victim. All that could be obtained 
was, permission from the Pasha to have the 
punishment suspended until Captain Culverhouse 
was informed of the circumstance, who, coming 
on shore, saved the man's life; but nothing 
could ^Drevail upon Djezzar to grant him a fi'ee 
