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NYM(G.758.040
7 Aug 1758:12,13 (312)
From the Gentleman's Magazine, for April 1758. We have
lately seen an account of an astonishing massacre
perpetrated in the east: a caravan of no less than 7000
pilgrims cut off by the Arabs on their return from
performing their devotions at the tomb of their prophets. .
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The pilgrims, called the issue of the race of Mahomet,
begin the march cloathed in long robes with green bonnets on
their heads; they walk 4 in rank, and are followed by
several musicians, after which come the camels with two
kettle drums in their front, and many trumpets, the noise of
which inspires these creatures with a kind of fierce air. .
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Before the musti walk 400 men clothed in green, with
yellow mitres on their heads. He is accompanied by the
doctors of the law, and an abundance of singers. Mahomet's
standard is carried immediately behind him, made of green
sattin embroidered with gold. It is guarded by 12 horsemen
in coats of mail, with silver maces in their hands,
accompanied with trumpets, and men who strike continually in
concert on plates of silver. . . [1 paragraph]
Lastly, the bashaw of Jerusalem, preceeded by drums,
trumpets, and other instruments, brings up the rear.
. . . [4 paragraphs]
To this tomb the caravans come to pay their homage. . .
The pilgrims make the whole edifice resound their shouts of
joy, and songs in honour of their prophet. . .
The day of departing, the pilgrims assemble again, and set
out singing some verses of the Alcoran with a loud voice. .
. [1 paragraph]
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