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sink under the burden of unsubdued tempers, licentious alliances, and
ennervating indulgence.... He has _seen_ all this; nay, perhaps--But
we check our pen," etc., etc.]
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369.--To John Murray.
Dec. 3, 1813.
My dear Sir,--Look out the Encyclopedia article _Mecca_ whether it is
there or at _Medina_ the Prophet is entombed, if at Medina the first
lines of my alteration must run:
Blest as the call which from Medina's dome
Invites Devotion to her Prophet's tomb, etc.
If at "Mecca" the lines may stand as before. Page 45, C deg.. 2nd, 'Bride of
Abydos'. Yours, B.
You will find this out either by Article _Mecca, Medina_ or _Mahommed_.
I have no book of reference by me.
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370.--To John Murray.
[No date.]
Did you look out? is it _Medina_ or _Mecca_ that contains the _holy_
Sepulchre? don't make me blaspheme by your negligence. I have no books
of reference or I would save you the trouble. I _blush_ as a good
Mussulman to have confused the point. Yours, B.
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371.--To John Murray.
Dec. 4, 1813.
Dear Sir,--I have redde through your Persian Tales [1], and have taken
the liberty of making some remarks on the _blank_ pages. There are many
beautiful passages, and an interesting story; and I cannot give you a
stronger proof that such is my opinion, than by the _date_ of the
_hour--two o'clock_,--till which it has kept me awake _without a yawn_.
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