_Note 2, p. 197._—_The inhabitants of Tortúm all assembled to form the Istikbál (solemn meeting.)_ See Morier’s Travels, First journey through Persia. BUSHIRE TO SHIRAZ: “At two o’Clock we came to Ahmadiéh, at half past two we passed a small fort called _Khosh Aub_, where a large body of people were waiting our passage. (In the Journey this is the first notice of the _Istakball_, which so frequently recurs in the future progress of the mission, as an honorary assemblage called forth to receive a distinguished traveller, and to conduct him in his passage.) They were all armed with pikes, matchlocks, swords, and shields; and gave us two vollies as a salute. They then advanced to us and being announced by the _Arz-Beg_, wished us a prosperous journey. They were answered by the usual civility “_Khosh amedeed_, you are welcome.” As we proceeded our party was headed by the soldiery. They were commanded by a man on horseback, all in tatters, who with his whip kept them together, and excited them with his voice where he wanted them to run. Two of the chosen of the village performed feats before us on their lean horses, and helped to increase the excessive dust, which involved us. This party kept pace with us, until we were again met by a similar host, the van of the little army who were waiting our reception at Borazjoon: these also fired their muskets.” _Note 3, p. 211._—_The river Khalliz._ This was no doubt originally called _Halys_, which seems to have formerly been the name, not only of this river, but of the whole Kizil Irmák. LONDON: PRINTED BY WILLIAM NICOL, 60, PALL MALL. THE TRAVELS OF EVLIYA EFENDI. JOURNEY TO BRUSSA.