These are by far the most interesting saints. The
others are picturesque; but they must be studied at
a distance — " at a very considerable distance."

Sidi Mohammed-el-Hadji, the patron saint of Tangier,
acquired his saintship. His odour of sanctity (in Tangier
I learned the appropriateness of this expression) was,
however, supposed to have descended to his brother at
his death.
At one time the family of Muley Abd-el-Kader Jelaby
was considered the most holy in Morocco, and paid
the highest respect to; but latterly, in consequence of
the capture of the Emir Abd-el-Eader, it has sunk
somewhat in the popular esteem and veneration, and in



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d**potic sovereigns, for more powerful and more des-
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