Finally--a bibliographical note.

Originally "A Fehér Rózsa," under the title of "Halil Patrona," formed
the first part of "A Janicsárok végnapjai," a novel first published at
Pest in three volumes in 1854. The two tales are, however, quite
distinct, and have, since then, as a matter of fact, frequently been
published separately. The second part of "A Janicsárok végnapjai" was
translated by me from the Hungarian original, some years ago, under the
title of "The Lion of Janina," and published by Messrs. Jarrold and Sons
as one of their "Jókai" Series in 1898. The striking favour with which
that story was then received justifies my hope that its counterpart,
which I have re-named "Halil the Pedlar," from its chief character, may
be equally fortunate.

R. NISBET BAIN.

_September, 1901._




HALIL THE PEDLAR.




CHAPTER I.

THE PEDLAR.