... netted with the secluded pastimes within the royal domains of the Persian Shah, which must have at least an elevating influence upon the minds of those slaves to his will—the darkeyed houris—who disport themselves with the shaft and bow. Without dwelling ...

... netted with the secluded pastimes within the royal domains of the Persian Shah, which must have at least an elevating influence upon the minds of those slaves to his will—the darkeyed houris—who disport themselves with the shaft and bow. Without dwelling ...

... chess is derived from the Persian, term Shah, or king. The term mate, used at the termination of the game, is from the 'Persian Shah-mat, the king is cohquered, •or driven to the, last distress. MysantA.—Napoleon 111. wet , married to Mademoiselle Montijo ...