The Proselyte single work   poetry   humour   "A Mussulman once in crossing the ice"
Issue Details: First known date: 1857... 1857 The Proselyte
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A Christian refuses to rescue a drowning Muslim because of their differing religious beliefs. When the Muslim recants, the Christian tells him to 'die in the faith' and leaves the man to drown.

Notes

  • At head of poem: Another old story newly told.

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    y separately published work icon My Note Book 25 July 1857 Z1863054 1857 periodical issue 1857 pg. 245
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