The river Noun rises in the mountains above Souk Aisa or Assa, and is there called Wad-el-Aisa; and, passing through the district of Wadnoun, it takes the name of Assaka.

The river Noun rises in the mountains above Souk Aisa or Assa, and is there called Wad-el-Aisa; and, passing through the district of Wadnoun, it takes the name of Assaka.

"I tell thee this only: thy face is like silk, Aisa; I say it again, I tell thee nothing but that.

"Thy form is like a burning lamp, Aisa; I love thee.