rapidly disappearing now
The Guebers were numerous here at the end of last century, but they are
rapidly disappearing now. The Musulman of Kermn is, according to
Khanikoff, an epicurean gentleman, and even in regard to wine, which is
strong and plentiful, his divines are liberal. ‘In other parts of Persia
you find the scribblings on the walls of Serais to consist of
philosophical axioms, texts from the Koran, or abuse of local authorities.
From Kermn to Yezd you find only rhymes in praise of fair ladies or good
wine.’
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