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represent the head-dress of the prophet. On each side walked two 
men bearing poles, from which a variety of beautiful shawls were sus¬ 
pended, at the top of which were representations of Mahomed’s hand, 
studded with jewellery. 
After this came four led horses, caparisoned in the richest manner. 
The fronts of their heads were ornamented with plates, entirely covered 
with diamonds, that emitted a thousand beautiful rays. Their bodies 
were dressed with shawls and gold stuffs; and on their saddles were 
placed some object emblematical of the death of Hossein. When all 
these had passed, they arranged themselves in a row to the right of the 
King’s apartment. 
