Note 195 — XVI. CONCERNING TURKEY.[190]
Reading edition
“Quia Turci non multum curant.” Some time ago a foreign ambassador at the Sublime Porte told the Grand Vizier that there were three enemies who would eventually destroy the Turkish empire, viz: Bakalum, (We shall see;) In-shäa-Alláh, (If it please God;) and Yarun sabáh (to-morrow morning). (B.)
For this and several other very apt notes which I have marked with the letter B, I have to thank Mr. Badger’s kindness.