It is, perhaps, under the circumstances, to be regretted that the latter is an ardent Russophile, ever since his Majesty the Czar sent a special mission to Ispahan to confer upon him the Order of the Black Eagle.

Should the Zil-i-Sultan succeed Nasr-oo-din, British influence in Persia may become even less powerful than it is now, if that is possible.
The Zil-i-Sultan is far more civilized in his habits and mode of life than the Shah.

A fair French scholar, he regularly peruses his _Temps, Gil Blas_, and the latest works of the best French authors.

It is strange that, with all his common sense and sterling qualities, this prince should, in some matters, be a perfect child.

One of his whims is dress.