Chapter IV · SYRIA.—THE MARTYR OF LEBANON.—1826-1830.
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Significance of the Narrative.—Early History of Asaad.—Becomes known to the Missionaries.—Employed by Mr. King.—Prepares an Answer to Mr. King's "Farewell Letter."—His Conversion.—Employed by the Mission.—Stands on Protestant Ground.—His Constitutional Weakness.—Puts Himself in the Patriarch's Power.—His Boldness. —His Escape.—His Account of his Experiences.—First Effort to Recapture him.—Second and successful Effort.—Is taken to the Patriarch.—Imprisoned and in Chains.—The Family relent.—Barbarous Treatment.—Increased Cruelty.—Time and Manner of his Death.—A Martyr.—Exploration by an English Merchant.—Remarks on the Narrative.