The rarities of Turkey, gathered by one that was sold seven times a slave in the Turkish Empire, and now exposed to view for the benefit of his native countrey:.

Of Strangers.

PIlgrims of several Nations tra∣vel to visit holy places, which the Turk possesseth; as Mecha and Medinum, (as Christians, Jerusalem) where they say Mahomet was buri∣ed; but this is done as well for gain and profit, as for devotion or Reli∣gions sake. And there having seen a gilded Shoo hanging from the roof of the Church, & bought such fine linen and cloath as they please, they return home with great advantage; some carrying about the Streets, water, from thence, in glasses, for devotions sake, and freely give it to any that are thirsty; others, do the like for profit. And if any one of them happen to die in this Pil∣grimage, by what occasion soever, although he ne'er arrive neer Me∣cha,

yet he hath the estimation, and shall be placed in the rank of Pil∣grims.