ABSTRACT
The Vizeerees are said to be tall and muscular, of fair complexions and high features. Their whole dress is a high conical black cap, a loose great coat of black blanket, fastened round the waist with a girdle of the same material, and sandals of straw rope, or untanned leather. From this attire, and from the descriptions which are given of their shaggy hair and beards, and their hairy limbs, their appearance may be conceived to be wild and terrible. Their arms are generally an Afghaun knife and a shield; and every man carries a matchlock, at the use of which they are very expert. … Their manners are haughty, and their voices loud, distinct, and commanding; but they are gentle and good-tempered in their intercourse with their guests and with each other.
