Note 1 — I. THE PRIMITIVE RITE ITSELF.

Of the possibility of a covenant between those of different religions, Lane says (Arab.-Eng. Lexicon, s. v. ’Ahd): “Hence ذو عهد (dho ’ahd) an appellation given to a Christian and a Jew (and a Sabean, who is a subject of a Muslim government) meaning one between whom and the Muslims a compact, or covenant exists, whereby the latter are responsible for his security and freedom and toleration as long as he lives agreeably to the compact.” And the Blood Covenant is more sacred and more binding than any other compact.