LETTER XXVII

Memoir of the life of Meer Hadjee Shah.--His descent.--Anecdote of a

youthful exploit.--His predilection for the army.--Leaves his home to

join the army of a neighbouring Rajah.--Adventures on the way.--Is

favourably received and fostered by the Rajah.--His first pilgrimage

to Mecca.--Occurrences during his stay in Arabia.--Description of a

tiger-hunt.--Detail of events during his subsequent pilgrimages.--The

plague.--Seizure by pirates.--Sketch of the life of Fatima, an

Arabian lady.--Relieved from slavery by Meer Hadjee Shah.--He marries

her.--Observations on the piety of his life.--Concluding

remarks...Page 400

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