Secret Societies of the Middle AgesCharles Knight & Company, 1837 - 408 páginas |
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... the back of it , proceeded to the assembly and delivered a written discourse . At the That is , Missionary of Missionaries . Cadhi of Cadhis . D conclusion of it those present kissed his hand and reverently THE ASSASSINS . 37.
... the back of it , proceeded to the assembly and delivered a written discourse . At the That is , Missionary of Missionaries . Cadhi of Cadhis . D conclusion of it those present kissed his hand and reverently THE ASSASSINS . 37.
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... proceeded to Aleppo , where he staid some time , and thence directed his course to Bagdad . Leaving that city he entered Persia , traversed the province of Khuzistan , and , visiting the cities of Isfahan and Yezd , went on to the ...
... proceeded to Aleppo , where he staid some time , and thence directed his course to Bagdad . Leaving that city he entered Persia , traversed the province of Khuzistan , and , visiting the cities of Isfahan and Yezd , went on to the ...
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... - Illah . Having bidden farewell to the sultan of Egypt at Tripolis , they proceeded to Massyat , when * Fundgruben des Orients , vol . iii . the inhabitants of the castles and fortresses assembled to enjoy 74 SECRET SOCIETIES .
... - Illah . Having bidden farewell to the sultan of Egypt at Tripolis , they proceeded to Massyat , when * Fundgruben des Orients , vol . iii . the inhabitants of the castles and fortresses assembled to enjoy 74 SECRET SOCIETIES .
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... proceeded to the garden , where his slaves came around him and rose before him . When the candi- date perceived him he said unto him , ' O chief Is- maïl , do I dream , or am I awake ? ' The chief Ismaïl then made answer to him , ' O ...
... proceeded to the garden , where his slaves came around him and rose before him . When the candi- date perceived him he said unto him , ' O chief Is- maïl , do I dream , or am I awake ? ' The chief Ismaïl then made answer to him , ' O ...
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... proceeded to assure them that , by this letter , the gates of mercy and com- passion had been opened for all who would follow and obey him ; that they were the true elect ; that they were freed from all obligations of the law , and deli ...
... proceeded to assure them that , by this letter , the gates of mercy and com- passion had been opened for all who would follow and obey him ; that they were the true elect ; that they were freed from all obligations of the law , and deli ...
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Página 162 - The imperial ensign, which, full high advanced, Shone like a meteor streaming to the wind...
Página 170 - Never, never more shall we behold that generous loyalty to rank and sex, that proud submission, that dignified obedience, that subordination of the heart, which kept alive, even in servitude itself, the spirit of an exalted freedom.
Página 161 - Haram of night-flowers stealing away ; And the wind, full of wantonness, woos like a lover The young aspen-trees, till they tremble all over. When the East is as warm as the light of first hopes, And Day, with his banner of radiance unfurled, Shines in through the mountainous portal* that opes, Sublime, from that Valley of bliss to the world...
Página 71 - In order that none without his license might find their way into this delicious valley, he caused a strong and inexpugnable castle to be erected at the opening of it ; through which the entry was by a secret passage.
Página 72 - Animated to enthusiasm by words of this nature, all deemed themselves happy to receive the commands of their master, and were forward to die in his service.
Página 71 - Upon awakening from this state of lethargy, their senses were struck with all the delightful objects that have been described, and each perceived himself surrounded by lovely damsels, singing, playing, and attracting his regards by the most fascinating caresses, serving him also with delicate viands and exquisite wines; until intoxicated with excess of enjoyment amidst actual rivulets of milk and wine, he believed himself assuredly in Paradise, and felt an unwillingness to relinquish its delights.
Página 71 - ... viands and exquisite wines; until intoxicated with excess of enjoyment amidst actual rivulets of milk and wine, he believed himself assuredly in Paradise, and felt an unwillingness to relinquish its delights. When four or five days had thus been passed, they were thrown once more into a state of somnolency, and carried out of the garden.
Página 70 - Clothed in rich dresses they were seen continually sporting and amusing themselves in the garden and pavilions, their female guardians being confined within doors and never suffered to appear. The object which the chief had in view in forming a garden of this fascinating kind, was this : that Mahomet having promised to those who should obey his will the enjoyments of Paradise, where every species of sensual gratification should be found, in the society of beautiful nymphs, he was desirous of...
Página 225 - Rome, and of our father the pope, and in the name of all the brethren of the Temple, we receive to all the good works of the order which have been performed from the beginning, and shall be performed to the end, you, your father, your mother, and all of your family whom you will let have share therein. In like manner do you receive us to all the good works which you have performed and shall perform. We assure you of bread and water, and the poor clothing of the order, and labour and toil enow.
Página 347 - Vehme from wife and child — from father and mother — from sister and brother — from fire and water — from every creature upon which the sun shines, or upon which the rain falls — from every being between earth and heaven. " Another clause relates to his active duties. He further swears, that he will