As in Walachia at a somewhat later date, the Phanariote regime seemed now thoroughly established in Moldavia, and it became the rule that every three years the voivode should procure his confirmation by a large baksheesh, and every year by a smaller one.   anvd [Please select]

I had him attended to, and, after rewarding them with 'baksheesh,' I let them proceed on their way rejoicing.   anvd [Please select]

Hatoun of Cairo (and every visitor to Cairo knows Hatoun) gave it me as Baksheesh; it is, however, a genuine bit from a poor humble devil's tomb of about five thousand years ago.   anvd [Please select]