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 1   Int|          dethroned by Halil, and Mahmud I. appointed Sultan in his
 2     I|       fetvas at the head of Shah Mahmud, and just as many armies
 3    IX|         and give it up to Sultan Mahmud...."~ ~Achmed sat bolt upright
 4    IX|        the Kizlar-Aga for Sultan Mahmud, surnamed "the White Prince,"
 5    IX|          by Elhaj Beshir, Prince Mahmud arrived. He was the son
 6    IX|          the throne in favour of Mahmud.~ ~The Sultan arose, hastened
 7    IX|     father's children."~ ~Sultan Mahmud did obeisance to his uncle,
 8    IX|       one by one they approached Mahmud, and kissed his hand. And
 9    IX|          thrice did obeisance to Mahmud, whereupon taking his two
10    IX|         the ground before Sultan Mahmud and did him homage.[Pg 189]~ ~
11    IX|          been deposed and Sultan Mahmud was reigning in his stead;
12    IX|        the magnates withdrew and Mahmud remained alone.~ ~Only the
13    IX|      black shadow upon itself.~ ~Mahmud extended his hand to him
14    IX|       only Love was still awake. Mahmud, forgetful alike of himself
15    IX|        recited the invitation of Mahmud in front of the mosques,
16    IX|      Cupola Chamber where Sultan Mahmud received those who came
17    IX|    forehead against its steps.~ ~Mahmud descended towards him, and
18    IX|     shameful death awaits me."~ ~Mahmud passionately interrupted
19    IX|          sound of martial music, Mahmud held his triumphal progress
20    IX|         they shouted the name of Mahmud.~ ~The firing of the last
21    IX|    mounted the lofty pulpit when Mahmud and his suite took their
22     X|     circlet - was on the head of Mahmud, but the sword, the sword
23     X|      rules the realm, and Sultan Mahmud has nothing to think about
24     X|         that had befallen her.~ ~Mahmud only smiled as he heard
25     X|          flowed from my eyes?"~ ~Mahmud gently stroked the head
26    XI|         demands to the Sultan.~ ~Mahmud granted everything on the
27   XII|         by the command of Sultan Mahmud that the Sultana had sent
28   XII|          the Sultan's garment.~ ~Mahmud was sitting on his throne,
29   XII| Janissaries with drawn swords.~ ~Mahmud hid his face so as not to