One pulled his clothes, another took off his hat, a third examined his waistcoat buttons, and a fourth calling out, _La ilia el Allah, Mahomet ra sowl Allald_ (there is but one God, and Mahomet is his prophet), signifying, in a menacing tone, that he must repeat those words.

At length, he was conducted to the king's tent, where a number of both sexes were waiting his arrival.

Ali appeared to be an old man of the Arab cast, with a long white beard, and of a sullen and proud countenance.

Having gazed on the stranger, he inquired of the Moors, if he could speak Arabic, hearing that he could not, he appeared much surprised, but made no remarks.

The ladies were more inquisitive; they asked many questions, inspected every part of Mr.Park's dress, unbuttoned his waistcoat to display the whiteness of his skin; they even counted his toes and fingers.