TIBETAN OBEDIENCE 305 



actions, except on the very smallest scale, are impossible. 

 The prohibition against strangers is so strict that even two 

 Khamba beggar women (true Tibetans and no mistake), 

 who were wandering about in camp, were not allowed 

 to proceed farther in the direction of India. This system 

 of restriction applies as much to Tibetans as to strangers 

 from across the borders. The people understand it 

 thoroughly well, and obey loyally. It is a liuhn (order). 

 The meaning of this Hindustani word, by the bye, was 

 well understood here ; and it was used with reference to 

 myself pretty often. 



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