44,6 Mn. Djris on the Poetry of the Chinese. 



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" Their theatres are closed during the long days ; 

 It is after dark that the painted scenes are displayed : 

 The faces of the actors are handsome to behold. 

 And their dresses are composed"of silk and satin : 

 Their songs resound in unison with stringed and wind instruments. 

 And they dance to the inspiring note of drums and flutes: 

 It constitutes the perfection of harmonious delight. 

 Every one retires with a laughing countenance." 



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5. 

 " The two banks of the river lie to the north and south. 



Three bridges interrupt the stream, and forma communication. 



Vessels of every kind pass between the arches. 



While men and horses pace among the clouds : 



A thousand masses of stone rise one above the other. 



And the river flows through nine channels: 



The bridge of Loydng, which out-tops all in our empire. 



Is in shape and size somewhat like these." 



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