Then five hundred youths, brilliant as stars, clad in jackets of
white-fox skin, and alternately bearing baskets of fruit or flowers.
Followed these a band of bright musicians, clothed in silver robes, and
sounding golden trumpets.
Six choice steeds, sumptuously caparisoned, each led by an Arab
groom.[69]
The household of Medad, in robes of crimson, lined with sable.
The standard of Medad.
Medad, on a coal-black Arab, followed by three hundred officers of his
division, all mounted on steeds of pure race.
Slaves, bearing the bridal present of Medad; six Damascus sabres of
unrivalled temper.[70]
Twelve choice steeds, sumptuously caparisoned, each led by an Anatolian
groom.
The household of Ithamar, in robes of violet, lined with ermine.
The standard of Ithamar.
Ithamar, on a snow-white Anatolian charger, followed by six hundred
officers of his division, all mounted on steeds of pure race.
Slaves bearing the marriage present of Ithamar; a golden vase of rubies
borne on a violet throne.
One hundred Negroes, their noses bored, and hung with rings of
brilliants, playing upon wind instruments and kettle-drums.
The standard of the City of Bagdad.
The deputation from the citizens of Bagdad.
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