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NYC.769.050
13-20 Jul 1769:901 (1/12)
[From an article on the Constitution and Government of the
Turkish Empire, and the Seraglio.]
The ladies of the hirom are a collection of young beautiful
virgins, either the presents of Governors, purchased, or
captives taken in war; most of them being the children of
Christian parents. They are taught music, dancing, and
other accomplishments, and furnished with the richest
cloaths and ornaments. Some of them frequently play and
dance before the Grand Signior, while others divert him with
their conversation. . . [10 more lines]
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