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away by the English, and youthful descendants of the Prophet were compelled to eat the flesh of swine. He thus ended his tirade: –
'May the victorious banners of Islám ever prevail, and every trace of heresy and infidelity be swept away.'
No better proof could be adduced of the duplicity of the Sultán. To the Governor-General he wrote in a letter received on February 13: –
'As I am frequently going on sporting excursions, you had better send Major Doveton, regarding whom you have previously addressed me, slightly attended[1].'
- ↑ The actual Persian is 'jarídah rawánah báyad sákht,' which may mean slightly attended, or lightly equipped – at any rate implying that he attached no importance to the mission.
