{6} The Yashmak, You Know, Is Not A Mere Semi-Transparent Veil,
But Rather A Good Substantial Petticoat Applied To The Face; It
Thoroughly Conceals All The Features, Except The Eyes; The Way Of
Withdrawing It Is By Pulling It Down.
{7} The "pipe of tranquillity" is a tchibouque too long to be
conveniently carried on a journey; the possession of it therefore
implies that its owner is stationary, or at all events, that he is
enjoying a long repose from travel.
{8} The Jews of Smyrna are poor, and having little merchandise of
their own to dispose of, they are sadly importunate in offering
their services as intermediaries: their troublesome conduct has
led to the custom of beating them in the open streets. It is usual
for Europeans to carry long sticks with them, for the express
purpose of keeping off the chosen people. I always felt ashamed to
strike the poor fellows myself, but I confess to the amusement with
which I witnessed the observance of this custom by other people.
The Jew seldom got hurt much, for he was always expecting the blow,
and was ready to recede from it the moment it came: one could not
help being rather gratified at seeing him bound away so nimbly,
with his long robes floating out in the air, and then again wheel
round, and return with fresh importunities.
{9} Marriages in the East are arranged by professed match-makers;
many of these, I believe, are Jewesses.
{10} A Greek woman wears her whole fortune upon her person in the
shape of jewels or gold coins; I believe that this mode of
investment is adopted in great measure for safety's sake.
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