Commentators have long remarked the legendary style of the account of preparation of the festive room by two disciples who meet a man carrying an urn of water who leads them to an unknown but providential landlord (Mk 14,12–16). This account is modelled on the vetero-testamentary episode of the recovery of the asses of Saul by Samuel (I Sam 10,3–6).

The sailor could feel the spray from the waves.

A car was a rarity, and the sight of one in the distance was sometimes enough to cause bedlam during a class.

Abû Rajâ of Sha'b recounted his role as village band commander proudheartedly.