A thousand silly questions must be answered.

Nor was there any certainty that the prescriptions would be followed, even if understood; and every Nestorian, though suffering under the most alarming disease, would sooner die than touch a spoonful of chicken-broth during a fast.

Dr.Grant gained great repute by the removal of cataracts, and the consequent restoration of sight.

There were patients from great distances.
Nestorians came from the mountains, Koordish chiefs from the regions beyond, and some from the distant borders of Georgia.

Among the multitudes, were the governor of the province, two princes of the royal family, and many of the Persian nobles.