In that time we have seen the seed of Israel hunted from the houses of their fathers where they have lived since their birth.

We have seen them buffeted and smitten, without a resting-place for the soles of their feet, and perishing in hunger and thirst and nakedness and the want of all things.

Is this to your honour, or your glory, or your profit ?'" The people broke into loud cries of approval, and when they were once more silent, the thick voice went on: "And not the seed of Israel only, but the sons of Islam also, has this man plunged in the depths of misery.

Under a Sultan who desires liberty and a Kaid who loves justice, in a land that breathes freedom and a city that is favoured of God, our brethren the Muslimeen sink with us in deep mire where there is no standing.

Every day brings to both its burden of fresh sorrow.