Kislar

There seems to be no hope for her, when — when the Kislar Aga appears.

Vanity Fair 2006

“Mercy! mercy!” cries the Pasha: while the Kislar Aga, grinning horribly, pulls out — a bow-string.

Vanity Fair 2006

Soon after the above events, the Aga el Haram, a Kislar Agassi of Sultan Selym, returned, and partly recovered his authority; but the real command was now in the hands of the Turkish governor.

Travels in Arabia 2003

Kislar Aga, grinning horribly, pulls out -- a bow-string.

Vanity Fair William Makepeace Thackeray 1837

There seems to be no hope for her, when -- when the Kislar Aga appears.

Vanity Fair William Makepeace Thackeray 1837

The Kislar Aga waited a little, to ascertain if there was no reprieve, for too hasty a compliance with despots is almost as dangerous as delay.

The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820

The Kislar Aga opened his eyes with astonishment at my presumption, but not venturing to use force to one who, in his opinion, would become the favourite, he returned to the sultan, reporting to him what had passed.

The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820

The Kislar Aga appeared, in obedience to the sultan's orders; the executioner of the harem, and two slaves stretched me on the floor, -- I made no resistance or complaint; my jewelled slippers were taken off, and all was ready for the disgraceful punishment.

The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820

One morning as I was sitting in my apartment, arranging on a tray a present for my lord and master, I was surprised by the abrupt entrance of the Kislar Aga, accompanied by guards, who without explanation seized me, and led me into the presence-chamber, where the sultan and all the officers of state were assembled.

The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820

The second day after my arrival, the Kislar Aga informed me that the sultan intended to honour me with a visit, and that the baths and dresses were prepared.

The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820