[FN431] Mohammed who declared "There is no monkery in Al-Islam," and who virtually abolished the priest, had an especial aversion to the shaveling (Ruhb á n). But the "Gens æ terna in qu â nemo nascitur" (Pliny v. 17) managed to appear even in Al-lslam, as Fakirs,, Dervishes, S ú fis, etc. Of this more hereafter.
[FN432] i.e. her holiness would act like a fascinating talisman.
[FN433] The "smoking out" practice is common amongst the Arabs: hence Marshal Pelissier's so- called " barbarity." The Public is apt to forget that on a campaign the general's first duty is to save his own men by any practice which the laws of fair warfare do not absolutely forbid.
[FN434] i.e. Mohammed, who promised Heaven and threatened Hell.
[FN435] Arab. "Ahr" or "ihr," fornication or adultery, i.e., irreligi
