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| Ali Pasha, a Turkish Despot but nice to Byron "The name of the Pacha is Ali, & he is considered a man of the first abilities" - Byron Nov 12th 1809 |
| Byron in Albanian Garb "I have some very 'magnifique' Albanian dresses" - Byron Nov 12th 1809 |
| Byron's Presentation at the Court of Ali Pasha, "He said he was certain I was a man of birth because I had small ears, curling hair, & little white hands" - Byron Nov 12th 1809 |
| Above: Sultan Ahmet whose lavish displays of importance failed to impress Byron. |
| Left: a cardboard cutout wearing Byron's famous Albanian Clothes, now in private hands. |