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Vision of Almet, &c.




ALMET the Dervise, who watched the sacred lamp in the sepulchre of the Prophet, as he one day rose up from the devotions of the morning, which he had performed at the gate of the temple, with his body turned towards the east, and his forehead upon the earth, he saw before him a man in splendid apparel, attended by a long retinue, who gazed steadfastly on him, with a look of mournful complacency, and seemed desirous to speak, with unwilling to offend.

The Dervise, after a short silence, advanced and saluted him with the calm dignity, which independence confers upon humility, requested that he would reveal his purpose.