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and contended for a like amount Tor the 9TH
er. The Kaid unwillingly yielded the point,
and Immediately the first victim, who was
already half dead with terror, was thrown
down on the ground by the executioner,
who, kneeling on his breast put the knife
to his throat. turned away, violent strug-
gle ensued, and heard the eXecutioner say,
HGive me another knife-mine won't cut. "
looked around; the wretched man was ly-
ing with his throat half cut, his breast heav-
ing, and every limb writhing. My COM
panion now loudly reproached the party for
their cold-blooded atrocity, and called upon
them to put the suffering man out of his mis-
cry. After time another knife was hand
ed by soldier to the executioner, and the
head was severed. The soldiers shouted
feebly, "May God prolong the life of our
sultan!' though I observed that many OF
them were as much Mortified as ourselves.
remained riveted to the spot where yet
another victim awaited his fate. This was
the fine looking fellow of whom | have
spoken. Again there took place barter
ing for his blood the Kaid denying his late
promise, and declaring that he would not
give even the four dollars already earned,
unless the head of the second criminal was
cut off. To this the executioner was at last
forced to consent. The culprit now begged
to be united. This request being acceded
to, he took off his gelab, and giving it to the
soldier who had performed this act of kind
ness to him, said, "Accept this; we shall
vet meet in another world.' His turban he
threw to another who had uttered word of
pity, instead of joining in the insulting shout
of the soldiery; and walking steadily to the
spot, where his companion lay, he cried out
with distinct voice-"There is no God but
God, and Mahomet is his prophet" t." Then
turning to the executloner, he loosed his
girdle, and gave it to him saying-"For the
love of God, sever my head with better de-
spatch than you did that of my brother." p
He laid himself flat on the ground, yet moist
with blood and the knee of the rufiian was
placed on the Reefal's breast. A horse
man was now seen galloping towards the
party.
"Areprieve" shouted my friend. "Stop
stop !" The executioner withheld his knife.
at is only the son of the governor" ex-
claimed soldier; "he is coming to see the
execution. Wait for him."
| rushed away in horror; and soon after
ward we saw the soldiers bearing in their
hands the two bleeding heads.
No sooner were the gates opened than a
troop of boys rushed out and attacked the
executioner with stones. The man fled into
the country, pursued by the young mob
and it was reported he had fallen senseless
some three miles from the town, covered
with hundred bruises.
On entering the town the soldiers seized
the frs, Jew they met, and obliged him to
salt the heads, which were subsequently
hung from the top of square tower on the
town wall fronting the great market place.
As returned homeward, | met in the
little sok Reefan, whom I knew to be a
cousin to the deceased gardener, armed with
brace Of pistols s dagger, hurrying along.
On asking him what was the matter, he re-
Piled 81 am about TO revenge the death oi
my relation On that accursed stranger, who
alone was found ready to cause our blood tc
how."
Next day it was reported the executionel
had been shot and buried on the spot. Nc
investigation was had by the authorities Of
Tangier; and the cousin returned and re-
mained unmolested,
After three days exposure, the heads were
sent to the sultan, to convince his lmperia
majesty that his orders had been obeyed
They were met on the road by courier
bringing reprieve, who was said to have
been detained in consequence of one of the
rivers being impossible from heavy rains.
THE AMERICAN MERcHANT.-The Amer
ican merchant is type Of restless, ad
venturous, onward going race and people
He sends his merchandise all over th'
earth; stocks every market; makes want