Note 9 — Chapter VIII · THE SPREAD OF ISLAM AMONG THE MONGOLS AND TATARS.

Of this writer Yule says, “He gives an unfavourable account of the literature and morals of their clergy, which deserves more weight than such statements regarding those looked upon as schismatics generally do; for the narrative of Rubruquis gives one the impression of being written by a thoroughly honest and intelligent person.” (Cathay and the Way Thither, vol. i. p. xcviii.) ↑