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The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

CHAPTER L: Description Of Arabia And Its Inhabitants
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67-88.
D'Herbelot, Mohammed.] [Footnote 143: The siege of Tayef, division of the spoil, &c., are related by Abulfeda (p.

117-123) and Gagnier, (tom.iii.p.

88-111.) It is Al Jannabi who mentions the engines and engineers of the tribe of Daws.

The fertile spot of Tayef was supposed to be a piece of the land of Syria detached and dropped in the general deluge] The fugitives and auxiliaries complained, that they who had borne the burden were neglected in the season of victory "Alas!" replied their artful leader, "suffer me to conciliate these recent enemies, these doubtful proselytes, by the gift of some perishable goods.

To your guard I intrust my life and fortunes.


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