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    been collected from the Darro.—See Bourgoanne's and other Travels.


    Note 16, page 45, line 14.
    The hearts of warriors echo to its call.

    "At this period, while the inhabitants of Granada were sunk in indolence, one of those men, whose natural and impassioned eloquence has sometimes aroused a people to deeds of heroism, raised his voice, in the midst of the city, and awakened the inhabitants from their lethargy. Twenty thousand enthusiasts, ranged under his banners, were prepared to sally forth, with the fury of desperation, to attack the besiegers, when Abo Abdeli, more afraid of his subjects than of the enemy, resolved immediately to capitulate, and made terms with the Christians, by which it was agreed that the Moors should be allowed the free exercise of their religion and laws; should be permitted, if they thought proper, to depart unmolested with their effects to Africa; and that he himself, if he remained in Spain, should retain an extensive estate, with houses and slaves, or be granted an equivalent in money if he preferred retiring to Barbary."—See Jacob's Travels in Spain.


    Note 17, page 46, line 8.
    Azarques, Zegris, Almoradis, hear!

    Azarques, Zegris, Almoradis, different tribes of the Moors of Granada, all of high distinction.


    Note 18, page 46, line 10.
    Dyed with no blood but that of hostile bands.

    The conquest of Granada was greatly facilitated by the civil