Several persons were killed, the shock occurring at night-time, when the inmates were asleep.
The post-house at Khurood was cold, filthy, and swarmed with rats--an animal for which I have always had an especial aversion.

Towards midnight a Persian gentleman arrived from Kashan--a mild, benign-looking individual, with a grey moustache and large blue spectacles.

The new-comer, who spoke a little French, begged to be allowed to join us on the morrow, as he was in a hurry to get to Ispahan.

Notwithstanding Gerome's protestations, I had not the heart to refuse.

He looked so miserable and helpless, and indeed was, as I discovered too late next day.