fact that the men from Mecca had crossed a desert, and animals, as well as men, were weary and athirst, while the force of Mahomet was well rested. and refreshed. But it is curious to note that, as in the case of many fights waged for a religious cause as well as in some waged for mere national supremacy, there were heavenly hosts warring for one side. The fantastic story of the vision of Mons must be fresh in every reader's mind, and those who have found interest in the story of Jeanne d'Arc will recall the angelic knights arrayed with the Maid's army. So in the battle of Beder, three thousand celestial warriors mounted on white and black horses, swept like a whirlwind into the battle to the aid of Mahomet. There is reference to the incident in the third chapter of the Koran (see appendix). Tradesmen of lies there have been in all ages and in all climes, men who made a way by pretending mastery over mysterious powers that lured and wrought for good, and demoniac powers that worked evil in subtle manner.
The people of Medina were speedily won to fresh faith in Mahomet when the booty gained in the battle arrived, and new converts were many. Before long, an incident occurred that bred bad blood between Moslem and Jew, and led to the confiscation of Jewish owned property in Medina to the enrichment of the Mahometans. Taken by itself. it was a trivial incident, probably an act of rowdyism, but acts of rowdyism have often been made the excuse for far-reaching wrongs inflicted by the power-
