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Many accidents arise in this manner; but if they succeed in getting him quickly alongside, they soon despatch him by a few blows on the snout." MRS. WILTON. "There are many little circumstances of interest connected with the Persian Gulf. In several parts fresh springs rise in the middle of the salt water, particularly near the Islands of Baharein.
They are remarkable for the pearl fishery, which is carried on in their neighborhood during the months of June, July, and August; a fishery which, in the sixteenth century, was estimated at 500,000 ducats. The name Baharein signifies two seas." MR. WILTON. "Well, Charles; what can you tell us about the little Sea of Aral?" CHARLES. "Not much I am afraid, sir.
As they generally have but little to lose on land, if a Persian army approaches, all the inhabitants of the towns and villages go on board their little vessels, and take refuge in some island in the Persian Gulf until the enemy retires." EMMA. "Where are the Baharein Isles, mamma?" MRS. WILTON. "Near the Arabian shore.
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