Among them there are some Nestorian Christians, who also have some
churches,
[1] Called likewise Mulete or Alamut; Marco makes here a sudden
return to the north-west of Persia; and from the abruptness of the
transition, it has been probably disarranged in transcription. This
country has been likewise called the land of the Assassins; it is near
Cashbin in Dilem, on the borders of Mazenderan. - E.
[2] The last of these princes was named Moadin, who, as mentioned
in the text, was made prisoner, and put to death by Houlagu-khan. In
the sequel of this work, there will be found other and more full
accounts of this old man of the mountain, or prince of the assassins.
- E.
[3] The transition seems here again abrupt, and unconnected; at
least the intermediate country of Mazerderan and Chorassan to the
desert, probably of Margiana, is very slightly passed over. - E.
[4] In this section, Marco seems to trace his journey along with
his father and uncle from Giazza towards Tartary; but the regular
connection appears to have been thrown into confusion, by ignorant
transcribers and editors. - E.
[5] Probably Satugar of the modern maps, on the western border of
Balk.
