because they never shave their beards nor eyebrows; one of them said, “I believe we have got here one of our revolted Arabian brethren.”
The porter having his head warm with wine, took offence and with a fierce look, without stirring from his place, answered, “Sit you down, and do not meddle with what does not concern you: have you not read the inscription over the gate? Do not pretend to make people live after your fashion, but follow ours.”
because they never shave their beards nor eyebrows; one of them said, “I believe we have got here one of our revolted Arabian brethren.”
The porter having his head warm with wine, took offence and with a fierce look, without stirring from his place, answered, “Sit you down, and do not meddle with what does not concern you: have you not read the inscription over the gate? Do not pretend to make people live after your fashion, but follow ours.”
