These poor tribes bring their own provisions, a little barley meal, and olive or argan-oil, or liquid butter; on this being exhausted, they could stay no longer, for Government supplies them with nothing but bad matchlocks.

The Elæonderron Argan.

In the south, grows a tree peculiar to this country, the Eloeondenron Argan, so called from its Arabic name Argan.

In the south, grows a tree peculiar to this country, the Eloeondenron Argan, so called from its Arabic name Argan.

Not far from Mogador are several Argan forests.

Tagodast is another equally large and rich city of the province of Haskowra crowning the heights of a lofty mountain surrounded by four other mountains, but near a plain of six miles in extent, covered with rich vegetation producing an immense quantity of Argan oil, and the finest fruits.

Besides, Argan oil, Tagodast is celebrated for its red grapes, which are said to be as large as hen's eggsthe honey of Tagodast is the finest in Africa.

While reposing under the umbrageous shade of the Argan tree, a Moor related to us wondrous sprite and elfin tales of the forests of of these wilds.

The legends of these haunted Argan forests remind us of the enchanted wood of Tasso, whose enchantment was dissolved by the gallant knight, Rinaldo, and which enabled the Crusaders to procure wood for the machines of war to assault and capture the Holy City.

C. Cibber, Love Makes a Man. Angelique' (3 syl.), daughter of Argan the malade imaginaire.

In order to prove whether his wife or daughter loved him the better, Argan pretended to be dead, whereupon the wife rejoiced greatly that she was relieved of a "disgusting creature," hated by every one; but the daughter grieved as if her heart would break, rebuked herself for her shortcomings, and vowed to devote the rest of her life in prayer for the repose of his soul.

Argan, being assured of his daughter's love, gave his free consent to her marriage with Cléante.Molière, Malade Imaginaire (1673).

His brother suggests that Argan himself should be his own doctor, and when the invalid replies he has not studied either diseases, drugs, or Latin, the objection is overruled by investing the "malade" in a doctor's cap and robe.

[Illustration] When Argan asks his doctor how many grains of salt he ought to eat with an egg, the doctor answers, "Six, huit, dix, etc., par les nombres pairs, comme dans les médicaments par les nombres impairs.

BELINE (2 syl.), second wife of Argan the malade imaginaire, and step-mother of Angelique, whom she hates.

Beline pretends to love Argan devotedly, humors him in all his whims, calls him "mon fils," and makes him believe that if he were to die it would be the death of her.

Toinette induces Argan to put these specious protestations to the test by pretending to be dead.

She then proceeds to ransack the room for bonds, leases, and money; but Argan starts up and tells her she has taught him one useful lesson for life at any rate.

BERALDE (2 syl.), brother of Argan the malade imaginaire.

He tells Argan that his doctors will confess this much, that the cure of a patient is a very minor consideration with them, "toute l'excellence de leur art consiste en un pompeux galimatias, en un spécieux babil, qui vous donne des mots pour des raisons, et des promesses pour des effets."

He then proves that Argan's wife is a mere hypocrite, while his daughter is a true-hearted, loving girl; and he makes the invalid join in the dancing and singing provided for his cure.

Cléante (2 syl.), the lover of Angelique, daughter of Argan the malade imaginaire.

As Argan had promised Angelique in marriage to Thomas Diafoirus, a young surgeon, Cléante carries on his love as a music-master, and though Argan is present, the lovers sing to each other their plans under the guise of an interlude called "Tircis and Philis."

As Argan had promised Angelique in marriage to Thomas Diafoirus, a young surgeon, Cléante carries on his love as a music-master, and though Argan is present, the lovers sing to each other their plans under the guise of an interlude called "Tircis and Philis."

Ultimately, Argan assents to the marriage of his daughter with Cléante.Molière, Le Malade Imaginaire (1673).