Acerca de este libro
Mi biblioteca
Libros en Google Play
THE ANSAYRII, Τ
(OR ASSASSINS)
WITH
TRAVELS IN THE FURTHER EAST,
IN 1850-51.
INCLUDING
A VISIT TO NINEVEH.
BY
LIEUT. THE HON. F. WALPOLE, R.N.
Author of " Four Years in the Pacific."
IN THREE VOLUMES.
VOL. II.
LONDON: RICHARD BENTLEY, NEW BURLINGTON STREET, Publisher in Ordinary to Ver Majesty.
1851.
LONDON:
BRADBURY AND EVANS, PRINTERS, WHITEFRIARS.
див
Nu
@ 3-9-42 GS
Tall
21-42
44787
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
Residence of the Pasha-Foundation of Mosul-Its Situation-
Its Mode of Communication with the other side of the River
--Reside at the Encampment of Mr. Layard-Tiyari Nestorian
Christians-Their Assassination by the Koords—Antiquity of
the Chaldean Christian Church-An Appeal on behalf of those
that yet remain-The Jabour Tribe .
CHAPTER II.
Frequent Visitation of furious Gales-The Effects on the Tents—
Excavations by Mr. Layard described-Reflections caused by
the Monuments-Arrival of Southern Pilgrims on their way to
Mecca-How other Pilgrims now reach their Destination—
Further Excavations by Mr. Layard-The Well of Thisbe-
How the raised Monuments verify and illustrate the Language
of the Prophets-How far Mussulmans are addicted to the
drinking of Wine-Legend of Mahomet respecting Wine-Two
hostile Tribes-The Tai Tribe-Its Antiquity-Pride of the old
Sheik-Arab Muskets Described-Pay-day on the Mound-
Another furious Gale-Start on an Excursion to Nimroud-
House of Mr. Layard there-Present State of the Villages-
Excavations at Tel Nimroud-Imposing and solemn Effect
of some of the excavated Figures - Prepare to depart for
Kourdistan
CHAPTER III.
Alarm of Baggage and Servants lost-Their Re-appearance
Preparations for the Tour-Departure from Nimroud-Offer-
ings by the Way-Reach the Zab-Besieged by sick Villagers
for physical Remedies-Domestic Quarrel in the Village-How
it was maintained, and its Result-Junction of the Zab with the
Tigris-Visit from the Sheik Abd-er-Rahman-His Entertain-
ment-Negoub-Description ofit-Attempt to examine the Outer
Face of a Rock Tunnel-Arab Attendant-His Character and
PAGE
1
13
Peculiarities-His Exhortation to Patience, and personal F
plification of that Virtue-How far the Prophet is obeyed
Cleanliness-Visit to the Convent St. Hhother Elias-Its Ch
-Inhospitable Christian Arabs-Measurement of Time by
Arabs-Difference of Opinion between a Turk and a Pe
concerning Time-Distance, as calculated by time in the E
CHAPTER IV.
Reach Bartella-Kindness of the Priest there-Persecution o
Christians-Want of Privacy in the East-Incessant Visits
staring Strangers-How a Traveller should comport hims
the East-Fall from my horse-Take Refuge in a Conve
Its Renovation by the Bishop-Accommodation there--}
ness of Mr. and Mrs. Badger-What a Traveller in the
has to expect in the matter of eating and drinking-Foo
the Natives, rich and poor-View from the Convent-
repeopled-Past Ages called up-Destruction of the Cony
by Tamerlane-Strike amongst the workmen-Peculiar Ex
tations of the Bishop-Marriage Tests of the Chaldean Gir
Journey pursued-Two of the Party fall Sick-Cool Retre
Complaining Visitors-The Jews and the young Jewess
CHAPTER V.
Continued Illness of some of the Party-How Sickness is borne
Natives of the East-Accompanied by Mr. Layard, start for
Koord Mountains-Town of Ackra described-The
Pa
ash
deposed by the Sultan-I fall sick-Murder of Prof
Schultz-Scenery on the Journey-Welcome of the
Mr. Layard-Arrival at Van-Bitlis Cloth-Bazaars
Visit the Pasha-Reception by his Hasnedara-Tak
Tacktervan in which I journeyed to the Convent-
of V
en wo
The Dr
of the People of Van-Policy of the Porte brie consider
Frankish Dress adopted by Turks-"Lebiss Stamboul
Pleasure and Advantage, or otherwise, of travelling alone
Apartments in the Convent, and partial Recovery-On
CHAPTER VI.
Misery of being left alone in Sickness-The Hytas-His History
His Habits and peculiar Cookery-Illusions and Vagaries
Delirium-Reception by the Hadjee of the truant Servants
Visit of the Armenian Bishop-Mussulman Fast-How t
the Church-The Chapels-Trading in the East-Monks of
Kavass of Mr. Layard kept it-His exploit at Van-Interior
Convent-Armenians-Their good and bad Qualities-Opl
PAGB
brious Terms used by Turks against Christians—Gathering
Harvest-Character of the Christians of the East-Return to
Van-Turkish Doctors—Their Carousals—Taken by the Pasha
to his Country-house-His Opinion on the Affairs of Turkey-
Antiquity of Armenia as a Kingdom-Its present Power-
Servant beaten by Soldiers—How that Injury was redressed-
Leave Van—The Hasnedara of the Pasha-How his Memory of
me was to be kept lively—Pass several Villages—The Monastery
of Yavik
99
CHAPTER VII.
Island of Chifis Kloster--Axbraf—Myriads of Gnats—Abundance
of Aquatic Birds on the Lake-Large Cemetery-Dispute as to
its Occupants between the Hadjee and the Armenian-Re-
flections in Illness—Fascinations of Travel-Spirit of Inde-
pendence it engenders—Variety of Scene-Girl's Advice to me
—The Veil, how regarded in ancient times—Disappointed in
finding Ruins—Serpent Rocks—Visit from two Priests, who
prove Job's comforters—Admiration by Villagers of the Russian
Rule-Autana, the Holy Island–The Old Man and his Legends
- Past Grandeur-Plain of Ardisch-Swarms of Locusts—Tent
pitched in a Prairie_Visit from Isman Bey–His Visit returned
-Furniture of his Tent-Shields and Spears of the Koords
Mollah of Komdingars—His Gratitude for a trifling Present-
The Hadjee disputes with some Koords-Armenians on Route
for the Frontier-Arrive at Patnos-Fight between the Hadjee
and a Christian—Its Cause - How settled Present Appearance
of Patnos—Its Buildings——Houses at Karakone--Its present
Aspect--Wonder of the ex-Bey that Englishmen should study
--Turkish Confidence in Christians as Guards of the Harem-
Its Cause--Karaka-Difference of Demeanour in Slaves and
Freemen-Arrival at Melasguird
127
a
CHAPTER VIII.
The Town of Melasguird-Some Account of an eccentric Dervish
-Kulitcher
People of the Village Return of Illness—Sus-
picions of Robbery—The Chief detected and punished—Ren-
contre with the Groom-Unveiled Eastern Women-Careless-
ness of Eastern Parents as to the Cleanliness of their Children
Kindness of Women at a Village A wretched Altar-piece-
Welcome Verdure—Obstinacy of the Guide-His Dismissal and
Repentance---Boorish Koords—Journey pursued under increas-
ing Illness—Reach Hassan Kaleh-Armen to Khan-At length
reach Erzeroum-Kind Reception by the Consul and his Wife
-Care and Skill of Dr. Birge—My Recovery- Third conjec-
tured Site of Eden---Which was probably the Site ?---Domestic