Constantinople : and the scenery of the seven churches of Asia Minor . ds of inferior delinquents are exposed. Within is a largearea of an irregular shape, containing the Taraphanay, or mint, built on the site of theGreek church dedicated to St. Irene. In the centre is a low marble pillar, destinedfor the exposure of the heads of pashas, and offenders of rank in the Turkish they are displayed upon a large dish for the inspection of the curious; while aBostangee stands by with a rod, with which he points to each head, and enumerates theoffences of the sufferers. On the wall beside i
Constantinople : and the scenery of the seven churches of Asia Minor . ds of inferior delinquents are exposed. Within is a largearea of an irregular shape, containing the Taraphanay, or mint, built on the site of theGreek church dedicated to St. Irene. In the centre is a low marble pillar, destinedfor the exposure of the heads of pashas, and offenders of rank in the Turkish they are displayed upon a large dish for the inspection of the curious; while aBostangee stands by with a rod, with which he points to each head, and enumerates theoffences of the sufferers. On the wall beside is usually a paper called a yafta, con-taining the titles of the criminal and other particulars, all strongly reminding us of thepermanency of Oriental usages. In the first court, though it is thronged with the officersof the palace, a strict silence prevails, and the breach of it is attended with corporalchastisement. Passing through this, you enter the second gate. Here sits the chiefexecutioner with his assistants, and on the walls are suspended various implements. WITH, THE SEVEN CHURCHES OK ASIA MINOR. 27 of punishment. Foreign ambassadors, proceeding to an audience, were formerly delayedin this spot for a considerable time, as if to exhibit the superiority of the Osmanli, andproud contempt for the infidels, who were meet associates for the public executioner ofthe empire. Beyond this is a more spacious and secluded court, planted and laidout in walks. On one side is an extensive range of kitchens, each appropriated tothe respective officers in the seraglio. On the other is the divan, where the grandcouncil is held, the troops paid, law-suits decided, and where foreign ambassadorsused formerly to be washed, fed, and clothed, before they were admitted to the presenceof the Sultan. It is a small edifice containing two compartments, surmounted withdomes. Inside are sofas round the walls, which are called divans, and hence the nameof the building. Behind, projecting from the wa
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