194 Sir Joun D’Oyxy’s Sketch of the 
The Rate Mahatmeyo, or governors of smaller districts above the moun- 
tains. 
The officers attached to the King’s household, the chiefs of departments 
employed in his personal service, and the principals of temples, attend also 
on many public occasions, and, in some instances, take rank above a part of 
those just mentioned ; but, for the sake of distinction, will be separately 
described after them. 
The officers are either chiefs of provinces or villages, possessing jurisdic- 
tion in their certain local limits, or chiefs of departments possessing juris- 
diction over persons dispersed in different districts or villages. 
They possess universally authority, both executive and judicial, within 
their respective jurisdictions ; two or more offices are sometimes conferred 
upon the same chief. 
They receive no stipends, but are entitled to sundry emoluments from the 
persons under them ; and, in consideration thereof, pay certain fixed annual 
tributes into the royal treasury. 
The Kandyan chiefs, and all other subjects, on approaching the King, 
make obeisance by three prostrations, and receive all his orders and make 
all communications to him on their knees. 
Adikars. 
The highest officers of state are the two Adikars, called PALLEGAMPAHE 
and Upacampane. They possess equal powers and privileges within their 
respective jurisdiction, but Pattecampane Adikar has the precedence. 
By inferior chiefs and people they are distinguished by the more honour- 
able appellation of Maka Nilame, or great officer. 
The persons subject to the peculiar jurisdiction of the Adikars are : 
The Katubulle people, or the messengers who convey the King’s and 
Adikars’ orders, and summon persons requiring to attend them. They are 
constantly on duty, part at the palace and part at the Adikars’ houses, and 
are relieved every fourteen days, with their head-man, called Korleatchile. 
The Kasakara people, or whip-crackers, who crack whips before the King 
and the Adikars, whenever they move abroad. They are of the same class 
with the Katubulle, and sometimes perform either duty ; two come on duty 
at a time, and are relieved in like manner with the Katubulle. 
The Rekawallo, who keep guard at the great gaol in Kandy, and have 
general charge of the prisoners, and execute criminals condemned to death. 
