I would even advise the Franks to avoid green in their dresses, as they may expose themselves to annoyance by using it.
After I had had more than an hour's leisure to notice all these circumstances, a noise suddenly arose in the courtyard, which produced a stir among the women.

I considered from these appearances that it was time to go to the temple, and hastened to join my party.

A great crowd was waiting in the courtyard, for the Sultan was expected.

I was glad to have the good fortune to behold him on the very day of my arrival.

As a stranger, I was allowed, without opposition, a place in the front ranks,--a trait of good breeding on the part of the Turks which many a Frank would do well to imitate.