Two turks

The accompanying text in the volume begins as follows: "Of these two disciples of Mahomet very little is known. They came to Edinburgh in 1784, and bought with them recommendations from gentlemen of rank in different parts of the world. The old man with the long beard was reputed to be the father of the younger person. He was known by the name of Mahomet, and the son by that of Abraham. They were shoe or slipper makers by profession; had been great travellers, and at one period, it is said, had aided in some way or other the interests of Great Britain. In consequence of their letters of recommendation, they received very great attention from the inhabitants of Edinburgh, and, being freemasons, were admitted as bretheren into all the different lodges of the city. They were considered to have a very competant knowledge of masonry. To assist them on their way to their native country, they were supplied with money from the funds of most of the lodges. They received funds from several gentlemen, and a present of ten guineas from the Grand Lodge of Scotland."