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BUSHIRE TO SHIRAZ. 
in the cornices. The Feroshes (or tent-pitchers) had contrived to make 
a small temporary garden before the entrance, and to introduce a little 
stream of water to run through the few green sprouts which they had 
planted. Three large trays of sweetmeats were placed in the tent 
ready for the Envoy's reception; upon which, when our visitors were 
departed, we fed heartily. During the night, a fall of snow very oppor¬ 
tunely laid the dust for our entrance into the city, in which were to be 
displayed all our splendour and finery. 
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