beeldar

In the mean time the caliph asked a few questions of each beeldar, until he came to Yussuf, who had taken care to stand last.

The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820

"So," replied Haroun, "it appears that you are a beeldar, and that your allowance is ten dinars yearly, and five pounds of mutton daily."

The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820

Yussuf, my trust is in God! A beeldar will I live, a beeldar will I die, in spite of the caliph and his grand vizier to boot.

The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820

The caliph appeared satisfied, and turning to the first beeldar, commanded him to strike.

The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820

"Tell me, beeldar, what sort of looking personages might these Moussul merchants be?"

The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820

"Speak, beeldar, we are all attention; remember that thy words be those of truth."

The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820

Yussuf, perceiving the dread which he inspired, and that he was taken, as he wished to be, for a beeldar, first clapped his hand to the handle of his pretended sword, and then struck the combatants several sharp blows with his almond stick, and thus induced them to leave off fighting.

The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820

Giaffar, who stood near his master, then cried out, "Yes, you cowardly shred of a beeldar; and reply quickly, or a sword will be applied to your neck."

The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820

The next morning Yussuf awoke, and finding it late, hastened to dress himself in his best clothes, saying to himself, "I am a beeldar, and I will die a beeldar."

The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820

"O caliph, vicegerent of the Prophet! deign to listen to your faithful beeldar, while he narrates a strange adventure which hath befallen him within these few days."

The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820