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a p p e n d i x b Southey’s Sketch of “MOHAMMED” P. 1. The death-bed of Abu Taleb. Elevation of Abu Sophian. Tumult of the Koreish . Danger of Mohammed, and his escape by the heroism of Ali. He looks back upon the crescent moon. 2. The Koreish pursue; they reach the cavern; at whose entrance the pigeon has laid her eggs and the spider drawn his web; and turn away, satisfied that no one can have entered. Fatima and Ali bring them food and tidings. 3. Journey through the desert. The pursuers overtake them, and Mohammed is at the mercy of an Arab. They find an exposed infant. 4. They halt at an islanded convent. Mary the Egyptian is among the nuns. Her love and devotional passion transferred to the prophet. 5.Arrival at Medina.Intrigues to expel him—chiefly among the Jews.This danger averted by a son accusing his father. 6. Battle of Beder. Attempt to assassinate him afterwards when sleeping. What hinders me from killing thee? This was Daathur, leader of the foes. 7. Defeat at Mount Ohud. Death of Kamza. Conversion of Caled in the very heat of victory. This sketch outline is transcribed from Southey’s The Commonplace Book, 4th Series, ed. John Wood Warter (London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1850), 19. 8. Siege of Medina by the nations. The winds and the rain and the hail compel them to retire. 9. The Nadhirites defeated, and the Jews of Kainoka, Koraidha, and Chaibar. 10. The prophet lays siege to Mecca. Truce on permission to visit the Caaba. Amron lays in wait for him there, and is overawed and converted. He tells them that the worm has eaten the words of their treaty, leaving only the name of God. Astonished by this, terrified by the irresistible number of his swelling army, the Koreish yield the city. He burns the idols, and Henda clings to her God, and is consumed with him. 236   Appendix B ...

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