Vulgar words in History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 5 (of 12) (Page 1)
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1, contains a detailed description of Syrian chariots-- Markabûti--with a reference to the localities whore certain parts of them were made;--the country of the Amurru, that of Aûpa, the town of Pahira.
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"His victuals and his supply of water are about his neck like the burden of an ass,--and his neck and throat suffer like those of an ass,--so that the joints of his spine are broken.--He drinks putrid water, keeping perpetual guard the while."
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His fatigues soon tell upon his health and vigour: "Should he reach the enemy,--he is like a bird which trembles.--Should he return to Egypt,--he is like a piece of old worm-eaten wood.--He is sick and must lie down, he is carried on an ass,--while thieves steal his linen,--and his slaves escape."