A journey to Morocco, in 1826 / By Captain G. Beauclerk.

  • Beauclerc, G. (George)
Date:
1828
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Credit: A journey to Morocco, in 1826 / By Captain G. Beauclerk. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Vide Page 260. I was on the point of abandoning all prospect of procuring a translation of the Letter in question, when, through the kindness of a member of the Royal Oriental Society, I was introduced to Mr. Belfour, also a member of the same society, to whose perfect knowledge of the Arabic in all its varieties, I remain much in- debted for the very able translation with which he has presented me, and which does the more honour to his abilities, as a native of Marocco, after having himself endeavoured in vain to effect the translation, finally declared the variety of the Arabic of different countries to be such, added to the difference of their styles, that it would be impossible without reference to Paris, to procure a correct translation of this Letter. Praise belongs to God alone. And there is no Spirit which is not in hes possession. Our Lord and Master the most wise Sultan, the most glorious Prince and Hero! Whose empire may God perpetuate, and under whose dominion may he place the whole world here below, making the, felicity of his days everlasting, and reducing within the grasp of his hand the expanded universe, to be subject in all things to his command! May the standard of his justice not cease to be unfolded until the day of resurrection, nor the wheel of fortune leave off turning to his hand; nor the smiling’ coun- tenance of bliss depart from his company! May the wings of equity continue to be spread over him; and at all times and in all places may he be renovated in glory, and happiness, and joy; and with blissful tidings! After spreading the noble carpet of our salutations and blessings before the Majesty of our Lord, and of our silent prayer and genuflexions towards Almighty God, for our noble master, we took leave of him, to proceed to other parts of his happy country; but having hitherto been unable to find a ship here, we are still looking out for the first occasion. In the meantime, Pedro, the Maltese, one of the merchants of Moga- dore, has been to us, and begged and prayed of us to write to our Lord, that he would be pleased to use indulgence towards him,