82

Al-harrar seems clearly indicated in C. The other MSS suggest other, doubtful readings.

83

Cf. p. 302, above.

84

Cf. p. 492, below.

85

Al-hida', which could hardly mean anything else. "Teaching (taming) kites" does not seem a plausible translation. I wonder whether the word might not be a technical term for certain of the motions of ropedancers.

86

Qur'an 2.32 (90), etc.