I hastened to Constantinople, where I lived gaily, and spent my money; but I found that to mix in the world, it is necessary not only to have an Attaghan, but also to have the courage to use it; and in several broils which took place, from my too frequent use of the water of the Giaour, I invariably proved that, although my voice was that of a lion, my heart was but as water, and the finger of contempt was but too often pointed at the beard of pretence.
"The Pacha of Many Tales"
Captain Frederick Marryat
One evening, as I was escaping from a coffee-house, after having drawn my Attaghan, without having the courage to face my adversary, I received a blow from his weapon which cleft my turban, and cut deeply into my head.
"The Pacha of Many Tales"
Captain Frederick Marryat
